Iceland Passport Photo Size & Requirements

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

Photo Specifications

Width35mm (413px)
Height45mm (531px)
BackgroundLight grey
Head Size70-80%
Resolution300 DPI
File FormatJPEG or PNG

Overview

Icelandic passports are handled by Registers Iceland (Thjodskra Islands), with applications taken at district commissioner offices. The photo measures 35x45mm and follows the ICAO biometric standard. The background should be plain and light, with grey commonly used, and the head height runs close to 34.5mm. Glasses are not allowed unless a doctor's note confirms a medical need.

A plain, light grey background with even tone and no shadows or objects.

Requirements

  • Photo size of 35x45mm, equal to 413x531 pixels in a digital file.
  • Head height around 34.5mm from chin to top of the hair, about 70 to 80 percent of the frame.
  • Plain light grey background, evenly lit.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible.
  • Face straight on to the camera with no tilt.
  • Photo taken within the last six months.
  • No glasses, unless a signed doctor's note explains a medical need.
  • High resolution, sharp, and free of digital edits or filters.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Wearing glasses without a supporting medical note.
  • Coloured, dark, or patterned background.
  • Smiling or any expression that is not neutral.
  • Shadows on the face or behind the head.
  • Head too large or too small for the 35x45mm frame.
  • Retouched or filtered image that alters appearance.

Tips

  • Plan to remove glasses; the medical exception needs paperwork.
  • Pick a light grey backdrop to match the common Icelandic standard.
  • Keep the head height near 34.5mm so the framing is correct.
  • Wear darker clothing so your shoulders read clearly against grey.
  • Have the photo taken at, or just before, the commissioner office visit.

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