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Poland Passport Photo Requirements (35×45mm)

Prepare a Poland passport photo (paszport biometryczny). 35×45mm JPEG with a plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses — previewed before payment.

Last updated May 11, 2026

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Poland Passport Photo Specifications

The Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs issues biometric passports (paszport biometryczny) using the international ICAO 35×45mm photo standard. The same photo standard is used for the Polish national ID card (dowód osobisty) and Mój Paszport application portal.

  • Size: 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI) — ICAO biometric standard.
  • Background: plain white or very light. No patterns or coloured backgrounds.
  • Head height: roughly 64–76% of the image height.
  • Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open looking at the camera.
  • No glasses, no tinted lenses.
  • Religious head coverings accepted — face fully visible.
  • Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.

Top Reasons Polish Passport Photos Get Rejected

Common reasons applicants are sent to retake the photo at urząd offices.

  • Off-white or coloured background.
  • Glasses (including prescription).
  • Smiling or visible teeth.
  • Hair covering eyes or eyebrows.
  • Photo blurry or overexposed.

Why Use Our Poland Passport Photo Checker

Preview a 35×45mm JPEG sized to ICAO standards before paying.

  • Auto crop and resize to 35×45mm at 300 DPI.
  • AI background replacement to plain white.
  • Head height and eye line measurement.
  • Glasses, smile, and shadow detection.

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