Dutch passport photo requirements
The photo used for a passport, identity card or visa must meet certain requirements. This includes requirements concerning size, quality, background, appearance, position, facial expression, glasses, exposure and framing.
Your application will only be accepted if your photo meets all the requirements. You can go to the website pasfoto.nu or pasfoto.nl (in Dutch only) to take a photo that meets the Dutch requirements. If you have the photo taken by a photographer, tell them what requirements it must meet. Tip: download and print the guidelines and take them with you. The guidelines give detailed information for photographers about the Dutch requirements.