Belgium Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Official photo size: 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 inches) at 300 DPI

Spécifications de la photo

Largeur35mm (413px)
Hauteur45mm (531px)
Arrière-planWhite or light grey
Taille de la tête70-80%
Résolution300 DPI
Format de fichierJPEG or PNG

Aperçu

Belgium requires a 35x45 mm (413x531 pixels at 300 DPI) passport photo with a white or light grey background, regulated by the FPS Foreign Affairs (Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs). Belgian passport photo standards closely follow ICAO 9303 biometric guidelines, and photos are verified through automated facial recognition systems at municipal offices (gemeentehuis/maison communale). Since 2015, Belgium has strictly enforced the prohibition on glasses in passport photos. The head must occupy 70-80% of the vertical frame, and the expression must be completely neutral with the mouth closed.

Plain white or light grey background with even illumination and no shadows

Exigences

  • Photo dimensions must be 35x45 mm (413x531 pixels at 300 DPI)
  • Background must be plain white or light grey, evenly lit
  • Full frontal face view with neutral expression and mouth closed
  • Both eyes open and clearly visible with no glasses permitted
  • Head must fill 70-80% of the vertical frame from chin to crown
  • No head coverings except for documented religious reasons
  • Photo must be taken within the last 6 months
  • Printed on high-quality photo paper with no creases or marks

Raisons courantes de rejet

  • Wearing glasses of any kind, including clear prescription lenses
  • Background not uniformly white or light grey, or containing visible shadows
  • Head size outside the 70-80% vertical frame requirement
  • Facial expression not neutral or mouth not fully closed
  • Photo not meeting minimum print quality or resolution standards
  • Face partially obscured by hair falling over the eyes or forehead

Conseils

  • Belgian municipalities use automated photo verification, so ensure your photo meets exact specifications before arriving
  • Many Belgian photo booths at train stations produce compliant photos and are a quick option
  • Contact lens wearers with colored lenses must remove them, as they alter iris appearance for biometric records
  • If wearing a religious head covering, obtain documentation beforehand as the municipality will require it
  • Use matte photo paper to avoid glare when the photo is scanned at the municipal office

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