🇫🇮 Finland passport and ID photos

Covered Documents and Sizes

This page covers several official Finnish documents. You can make a Finnish passport photo (36×47 mm) and a Finnish child or baby passport photo (36×47 mm)^[1].

The site also supports a Finnish identity card photo (36×47 mm)^[2] and a Finnish residence permit photo (36×47 mm)^[3]. The same 36×47 mm dimensions apply to a Finnish Schengen visitor visa photo^[4] and a Finnish driving licence photo^[5].

A 40×50 mm size is listed as common for a Finnish international driving permit photo; no single official size is established^[6].

Head Height Rules

The listed head-height range is 32–36 mm for Finnish passport, child passport, identity card, residence permit, and driving licence photos^[1][2][3][5].

Meanwhile, the official head height is not set for a Finnish Schengen visitor visa photo or a Finnish international driving permit photo^[4][6]. Always check the precise requirements for your exact document type before you begin cropping your image.

Submission Methods

Finnish passport, child passport, identity card, residence permit, and driving licence photos can be submitted digitally or on paper, depending on the application^[1][2][3][5]. For an international driving permit, both printed and digital submissions are listed^[6].

However, a Finnish Schengen visitor visa photo requires a printed submission^[4]. You can easily print your final cropped photo sheet as an ordinary 4×6-inch photo at a local photo kiosk.

Taking the Photo at Home

Good lighting and correct camera distance help you capture a clear image. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera to prevent any lens distortion.

Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level and face a plain light background. Ask someone else to take the picture for you instead of using a selfie angle. Make sure your face has even lighting without heavy shadows under your nose or chin.

Checking Your Photo

Before you finish your setup, check your photo on a screen to see if the crop matches the correct proportions. Look closely at the top and sides to verify that your head is centered and fits the sizing limits.

Check that your expression is neutral and your mouth is closed. Your eyes must look directly into the camera lens with a natural gaze.

Common Reasons for Rejection

Authorities reject application photos for simple errors that you can easily avoid. Do not wear dark glasses or heavily tinted lenses unless you have a valid medical reason^[1].

Keep a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open and looking at the camera. Your entire face, eyes, and facial features must remain fully visible without hair blocking them.

Preparing Your Photo

You can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct official dimensions quickly and easily. Your photo never leaves your device, keeping all your personal data completely private and secure.

Once you finish cropping, you can save your 4×6-inch print sheet ready for printing at a local store.

Before You Go

When you plan to visit the office to submit your application, gather all required paperwork ahead of time. Check if you need to bring printed copies of your photo or if you will submit them through an online portal.

Double-check that your printed photo sheet is sharp and has no smudges or ink streaks if you are bringing paper copies.