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Finnish Passport Photo — Online, Approved First Time

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Finnish Passport photo requirements

Print size36 × 47 mm at 300 DPI
Digital size36×47mm @ 300 DPI
Head height68–77% of photo height
Backgroundlight-grey
  • Exact digital size required: 500×653px JPEG, max 250KB — zero tolerance for other dimensions
  • Print equivalent is 36×47mm, not the generic ICAO 35×45mm
  • No digital retouching or beautification allowed at all
  • Sharp focus required from ears to nose-tip; avoid phone wide-angle distortion

Requirements verified against the official authority: poliisi.fi

Finnish Passport photo — frequently asked questions

What size does a finnish passport photo need to be?

36×47mm at 300 DPI, or 36×47mm @ 300 DPI if submitting digitally.

What background do I need for a Finland finnish passport?

The background must be light grey, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.

How much of the photo should my head take up?

Your head (chin to crown) should fill 68–77% of the photo's height.

What else rejects a finnish passport photo?

Exact digital size required: 500×653px JPEG, max 250KB — zero tolerance for other dimensions Print equivalent is 36×47mm, not the generic ICAO 35×45mm No digital retouching or beautification allowed at all Sharp focus required from ears to nose-tip; avoid phone wide-angle distortion

Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?

Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Finland spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.

How much does a finnish passport photo cost?

$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.

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