Belgium passport photo size — 35×45 mm
Belgium passport photos must be exactly 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI) on a white background.
Checked September 18, 2026 against FPS Foreign Affairs (Belgium) — Travel documents.
Specification
| Size (mm) | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Size (pixels @ 300 DPI) | 413 × 531 px |
| Head height | 31–36 mm |
| Background | white |
Requirements
- Photo must be 35mm × 45mm, with the head measuring 31mm to 36mm from chin to crown.
- Background must be plain and light — white, cream, light grey, or very light blue are all accepted — with no gradient, shadow, or pattern.
- Your neck and the upper part of your shoulders must be visible, not just the head.
- Glasses are not accepted: Belgium enforces this strictly, with no exception for prescription lenses.
- Expression must be neutral with the mouth closed, and the photo taken within the last 6 months.
Print several at once
8 Belgium passport photos fit on a single 4×6 inch print. 30 fit on an A4 sheet.
Build a print-ready sheetFrequently asked questions
Can I wear glasses in a Belgian passport photo?
No. Belgium enforces a strict no-glasses rule, including for prescription lenses. Take them off for the photo rather than risking a rejection over glare or frames crossing the eyes.
Does a Belgian passport photo have to be on a white background?
Not strictly white. Belgium accepts any plain light background — white, cream, light grey, or very light blue all qualify. What matters is that it's uniform, with no shadow, gradient, or pattern.
How much of a Belgian passport photo should my head fill?
31mm to 36mm from chin to crown on the 45mm-tall photo. Your neck and the upper part of your shoulders also need to be visible, so a tight face-only crop will be rejected even if the head measurement is right.
Checked September 18, 2026 against FPS Foreign Affairs (Belgium) — Travel documents. We can’t guarantee any office will accept your photo — rules change, so always check the official source before you apply. See our disclaimer.