Dutch Passport Photo Requirements in New York
Passport Photo Guide · Netherlands
A Dutch passport photo is 35 by 45 mm, in color, with a face 26 to 30 mm long and 16 to 20 mm wide. The Dutch government lists ThisPix as a New York photographer familiar with these requirements.
Last checked against NetherlandsWorldwide on October 14, 2026.
Listed by the Dutch government
NetherlandsWorldwide advises Dutch citizens abroad to use a photographer who is familiar with the Dutch passport photo requirements, and publishes a list of them. For New York, it lists one photographer: ThisPix.
If you use a photographer who is not on the list, NetherlandsWorldwide asks you to take the Dutch photo matrix, its sheet of correct and incorrect example photos, with you.
Dutch passport photo requirements
| Requirement | What the Netherlands asks for |
|---|---|
| Size | 35 mm wide by 45 mm high |
| Face length | 26 to 30 mm from chin to crown for ages 11 and up; 19 to 30 mm for ages 10 and under |
| Face width | 16 to 20 mm, ear to ear |
| Background | Light grey, light blue or white, one plain uniform color with no fading, contrasting with the head |
| Pose | Facing forward, eyes level, head upright and shoulders straight |
| Expression | Neutral, looking straight at the camera, mouth closed |
| Lighting | Even, with no shadows, reflections, overexposure or underexposure |
| Glasses | Optional if you wear them only occasionally. Eyes fully visible, lenses fully transparent, no glare or shadow |
| Head coverings | Not allowed, except when required by religion or belief, or after hair loss from medical treatment. Plain, one color, contrasting with the background |
| Color and print | Color only, no black and white. High-quality smooth photo paper, at least 400 dpi, unaltered by software |
| Age of photo | No more than 6 months old when you apply |
ThisPix · Midtown Manhattan
Get your Dutch passport photo in NYCWalk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. We know the Dutch measurements, from the smaller face length to the ear-to-ear width, and print in color on smooth photo paper.
Book your passport photo212-753-4671Children and babies
- Ages 10 and under. The face length can be 19 to 30 mm instead of 26 to 30 mm.
- Under 6. Babies and children under 6 are exempt from the rules on head position and expression.
- Support. Anyone or anything holding the child must not be visible in the photo.
Applying in New York
- Make an appointment. Book online with the Consulate-General of the Netherlands in New York.
- Bring. A fully completed and signed application form, your printed personal checklist, proof of legal residence in the US, and all your Dutch and foreign passports and ID cards, including expired ones.
- Collect it. You receive an email when your new passport or ID card is ready, and must collect it within 3 months or have it sent to you.
Common reasons photos are refused
- A face longer than 30 mm, often from a US-style crop
- Black and white photos
- A background that fades or is not one plain color
- Shadows, reflections or uneven lighting
- Head tilted, eyes not level or shoulders turned
- Glare or tinted lenses
- A hat or a patterned head covering
- Low resolution or rough paper
- An old photo reused from a previous document
- A photo older than 6 months
Listed by NetherlandsWorldwide
Dutch passport and ID card photos in ManhattanFor 40 years ThisPix has photographed New Yorkers to the size and rules of consulates around the world, and is the New York photographer on the Dutch government's list.
Get your photo at ThisPix212-753-4671Questions, answered
What size is a Dutch passport photo?
35 mm wide by 45 mm high, with a face 26 to 30 mm from chin to crown and 16 to 20 mm wide from ear to ear.
Can I use a US 2 by 2 inch photo for a Dutch passport?
No. The Netherlands requires 35 by 45 mm, and the face must be smaller than in a typical US passport photo.
Where can I get a Dutch passport photo in New York?
NetherlandsWorldwide lists ThisPix, 805 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, as the New York photographer familiar with the Dutch requirements. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Can the photo be black and white?
No. Dutch passport and ID card photos must be in color.
Can I wear glasses?
If you wear glasses only occasionally, you can leave them off. If you wear them, your eyes must be fully visible through fully transparent lenses, with no glare or shadow.
What background color is allowed?
Light grey, light blue or white, as one plain uniform color with no fading, contrasting with your head.
Can I reuse the photo from my old passport?
Preferably not. NetherlandsWorldwide says photos must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Sources. Requirements change, so always confirm with NetherlandsWorldwide or the Consulate-General before you apply. Last checked October 14, 2026.