OFFICIAL CONSULAR STANDARDSSPECIFICATION RECORD: OCTOBER 5, 2026Poland Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Prepare Poland passport photos at 413×531 px with Plain white background. Check the receiving authority’s current instructions before submitting.
This summary describes the recorded Poland photo specifications. Check the official source below for your application route; the receiving authority decides whether a photo is acceptable.
Official Parameter Matrix // Poland Passport
Official Document Standards // Poland
- Dimensions:413×531 px
- Background:Plain white background
- Head Ratio:70-80%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤2048KB
- Dimensions:413×531 px
- Background:Plain white background
- Head Ratio:70-80%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤2048KB
How to Create Your Official Poland Passport Photo Online
Take a front-facing selfie with your phone camera or upload an existing portrait. Our live viewfinder ensures proper face angle and neutral expression.
The engine prepares the background and crops to 413×531 px. Review the individual assessment and application instructions.
Download a 413×531 px JPEG (maximum 2048KB) and an A4 print sheet. Review the single image against your application requirements before uploading.
What Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration says
- Application route
- In-person passport applications use a 35×45 mm printed color photo. Online passport applications are available for children under 12 and use a digital photo.
- Photo age
- The photo must be taken within 6 months of the application.
- Glasses
- Clear prescription glasses are allowed if the eyes and eyebrows remain visible and there is no glare; dark glasses need a qualifying exception.
- Expression
- Face the camera directly with eyes open, a natural expression and mouth closed.
- Children
- For children under 5, closed eyes, an open mouth or a non-neutral expression may be accepted; the face must remain unobstructed and no other person may appear.
- Digital uploads
- For online applications for children under 12, the government specifies at least 768×1004 pixels, a 35×45 ratio and a maximum 2.5 MB file. The 2.5 MB limit does not apply to printed submissions.
Source: Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration, photo requirements. Specification record: 2026-10-05.
The recorded 35×45 mm size matches the most common document size in our dataset (35×45 mm). In the same dataset, head-height range 70-80% matches; the recorded background (plain white background) uses the most common background colour.
Frequently Asked Questions for Poland Passport Photos
What are the photo size and background rules for a Poland Passport?
A Poland passport photo is 35×45 mm (413×531 pixels for a digital upload), with a plain white background. The recorded head-height range is 70-80%. Output settings: 300 DPI, JPEG. Recorded file-size limit: 2048KB. The photo must be taken within 6 months of the application. Check the linked source for the submission route you are using.
Can I wear glasses or a head covering in a Poland Passport photo?
Clear prescription glasses are allowed if the eyes and eyebrows remain visible and there is no glare; dark glasses need a qualifying exception.
How do digital and printed submissions differ for a Poland Passport?
In-person passport applications use a 35×45 mm printed color photo. Online passport applications are available for children under 12 and use a digital photo. For online applications for children under 12, the government specifies at least 768×1004 pixels, a 35×45 ratio and a maximum 2.5 MB file. The 2.5 MB limit does not apply to printed submissions.
Can I take this photo with my smartphone?
Yes. Our AI engine automatically corrects perspective distortion, extracts the subject, replaces the backdrop with the required consular color, and verifies lighting and eye height.
What if my photo is rejected by the embassy?
The receiving authority decides whether to accept your photo. If it is rejected, contact support and review our refund policy.
Q:How do I print my Poland Passport photo?
ApprovaVisa provides a single 413×531 px JPEG (maximum 2048KB) and an A4 tiled print sheet with cut marks. Upload the single JPEG to the application portal. Print the sheet at actual size and check the mission’s paper-photo instructions.
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