Polish Passport Photo Requirements: 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm), Face 70–80%, White Background
Official rules: 35 × 45 mm print, background: white, evenly lit, no shadows. Source: gov.pl, checked 5 Oct 2026.
Official rules: 35 × 45 mm print, background: white, evenly lit, no shadows. Source: gov.pl, checked 5 Oct 2026.
The Polish Passport photo is a printed photo, 35 × 45 mm.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 35 × 45 mm · 3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · ratio 7:9 |
| Pixels (official rule) | Print only (35 × 45 mm); children under 12 applying online upload at least 768 × 1004 pixels, up to 2.5 MB |
| File size | No file: the rules ask for printed photos |
| Background | White, evenly lit, no shadows |
| Head size | 70% to 80% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Source | gov.pl |
| Checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
The photo is 35 × 45 mm. The official rule: Print only (35 × 45 mm); children under 12 applying online upload at least 768 × 1004 pixels, up to 2.5 MB. This document takes printed photos, so there is no file to upload. SafeResize makes a 4 × 6 inch print sheet with several copies at exactly this size.
35 × 45 mm is 3.5 × 4.5 cm or 1.38 × 1.77 inches, in a 7:9 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 531 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1063 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
White, evenly lit, no shadows. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 70% to 80% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
The official rules say: Glasses are fine if the eyes show clearly, the frames do not cover the eyebrows and there are no reflections; dark glasses only with a disability certificate.
The official rules say: Children up to 5 may have their eyes closed or mouth open, on a light, uniform background.
Taken no more than 6 months before you apply, showing the whole head and the top of the shoulders, with the face 70–80% of the photo. Glasses are fine if the eyes show clearly, the frames do not cover the eyebrows and there are no reflections; dark glasses only with a disability certificate. A religious head covering needs a certificate from a religious community registered in Poland, and the face must stay visible. Children up to 5 may have their eyes closed or mouth open, on a light, uniform background. Adults apply in person with a printed photo.
Yes. A photo you take yourself is fine if it follows the rules above. Download the 4 × 6 inch print sheet and print it at 100% (actual size) at a photo shop or on photo paper, then cut along the lines.
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Source: gov.pl, checked 5 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.