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Portugal passport photo:35 x 45 mm

Portuguese passport photo: 35x45 mm, white or light grey background, head 32-36 mm.

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Spec at a glance

Photo size
35 x 45 mm
Pixel size at 300 DPI
413 × 531 px
Head height
32 to 36 mm (chin to crown)
Background
White or Light grey
Glasses
Not allowed
Smile
Neutral expression

Rules for a Portugal passport photo

  • 35 x 45 mm portrait
  • White or light grey background
  • Face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
  • No glasses
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Recent (within last 6 months)
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Portugal passport photo requirements

Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.

  • Photo size 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
  • Head measures 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
  • Background is white or light grey, plain and evenly lit
  • Glasses are off, including clear ones
  • Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open

The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick Portugal in the photo tool.

Ready to make your Portugal photo?

The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.

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Common questions about Portugal passport photos

What size is a Portugal passport photo?+

A Portugal passport photo is 35 x 45 mm (413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 32 to 36 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.

Why was my Portugal passport photo rejected?+

The most common reasons a Portugal photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 35 x 45 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 32 to 36 mm tall), a background that isn't white or light grey, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.

What background colour does a Portugal passport photo need?+

Portugal accepts a white or light grey background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.

Can I use this Portugal photo for both digital upload and printing?+

Yes. Download a single JPG for online Portugal applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 35 x 45 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.