Switzerland passport photo:35 x 45 mm
Swiss passport photo: 35x45 mm, light grey background, head 32-36 mm.
Make a Switzerland photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a Switzerland passport photo
- 35 x 45 mm portrait
- Plain light grey background
- Face 32 to 36 mm from chin to top of head
- No glasses
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent (within last 6 months)
Switzerland 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 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 Switzerland in the photo tool.
Ready to make your Switzerland photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about Switzerland passport photos
What size is a Switzerland passport photo?+
A Switzerland 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 Switzerland passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a Switzerland 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 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 Switzerland passport photo need?+
Switzerland accepts a 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 Switzerland photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online Switzerland 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.