Estonia Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Official photo size: 40 x 50 mm (1.6 x 2.0 inches) at 300 DPI

Photo Specifications

Width40mm (472px)
Height50mm (591px)
BackgroundLight grey
Head Size~75%
Resolution300 DPI
File FormatJPEG or PNG

Overview

Estonian passports are issued by the Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet). The photo is 40x50mm, taken in colour, with the head occupying roughly 75% of the image height. Estonia accepts a light single-colour background; light grey is recommended, though light blue, beige, light brown, or white are also acceptable as long as they contrast with the hair and face. You can have photos taken directly at a Police and Border Guard Board service office.

A flat, light, single-colour background, with grey advised, that contrasts with the face and hair.

Requirements

  • Photo size is 40x50mm, in colour and unedited.
  • Head height should be roughly 75% of the image height.
  • Background must be flat, single colour, and light; grey is recommended.
  • Look straight into the camera with the head level and not tilted.
  • Keep a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, no teeth showing.
  • No head covering or headphones in the photo.
  • No glasses unless needed for medical reasons, with a signed doctor's note.
  • The background colour must contrast clearly with hair and face.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Dark or patterned background, or one that blends with hair or clothing.
  • Edited or retouched photos.
  • Tilted head, eyes off-level, or gaze away from the camera.
  • Smiling, showing teeth, or any non-neutral expression.
  • Headwear, headphones, or hair covering the face.
  • Glasses without a supporting medical note.

Tips

  • Choose a light grey backdrop for the safest result.
  • If your hair is light, pick a background shade that still contrasts with it.
  • You can have the photo taken at a Police and Border Guard Board office.
  • Keep the head perfectly straight and eyes level.
  • Remove glasses unless you have a medical note to keep them on.

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