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Polish passport photo
Poland's gov.pl portal publishes the photo rules for passport documents: a colour photo 35 mm wide x 45 mm high (at least 492 x 610 pixels), taken within the last 6 months on a uniform light, evenly lit background, showing the whole head to the upper shoulders with the face covering 70-80% of the photo, eyes open with pupils clearly visible and eyebrows visible, a natural expression and closed mouth, facing straight ahead with the eye line horizontal. No head covering (religious exception with a certificate, face oval and ear line visible), no dark glasses, no red-eye. This tool crops and checks your photo on your device - nothing is uploaded.
The official requirements
| Photo size | 35 mm wide x 45 mm high, at least 492 x 610 px - this tool exports 826 x 1062 px for printing at 600 dpi (a tool choice; the rules state mm and a minimum pixel count) |
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| Face size | 70-80% of the photo |
| Background | Uniform light, evenly lit, no shadows or ornaments |
| Expression | Natural, mouth closed, eyes open with visible pupils |
| Recency | Within the last 6 months |
| Colour | Colour, with natural skin tone |
| Head covering | None; religious exception with a certificate and the face oval plus ear line visible |
Checked against the official sources below on 7 Nov 2026.
Sources checked November 2026: the gov.pl photo guide for ID cards and passports and the gov.pl passport photo specification, which states the dimensions as 35 mm (width) x 45 mm (height) with a minimum resolution of 492 x 610 pixels. Beard and jewelry are allowed if they do not hinder identification; ears do not need to be visible.
Children under 5: the gov.pl guide accepts closed eyes, an open mouth or an unnatural expression for them; the face must be uncovered (no hair or toy over it), the head held straight, on a light uniform background with no other people in frame. The same exceptions apply at any age when a health condition prevents meeting the standard requirements. This tool's checks and guides follow the adult rules, so confirm a child's photo against these allowances yourself.
How to do it
- Take a colour photo against a white, evenly lit background, facing the camera straight on.
- Keep a natural expression, mouth closed, eyes open with pupils visible.
- Upload below, frame the face to cover about 70-80% of the height, and create the file.
- Confirm every checklist line, download, and print at 35 x 45 mm.
Common questions
What size is a Polish passport photo?
35 mm wide x 45 mm high, at least 492 x 610 pixels, per the government's published specification.
How big must the face be?
70-80% of the photo, from the top of the head to the upper shoulders at most.
Is a smile allowed?
No - a natural expression with the mouth closed is required.
Can I keep my beard or jewelry?
Yes, if they do not hinder identification or cover the face oval.
What about children under 5 or a health condition?
Per the gov.pl guide, children under 5 may have closed eyes, an open mouth or an unnatural expression; the face must be uncovered and the head held straight, on a light uniform background with no one else in frame. If a health condition prevents meeting the requirements, the same exceptions apply at any age. This tool's automated checks follow the adult rules.