Photo Size Requirements for Belgium’s Documents

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The Belgium government requires that all of their documents be submitted in a particular size and format. This page will cover all of the requirements, so you can make sure your document is up to snuff.
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Photo requirements for Belgium's electronic ID card (eID) photo

Belgium‘s Electronic ID card (eID) Photo

Photo requirements for Belgium’s electronic ID card (eID) photo:

Belgium Electronic ID card (eID)’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Belgium's electronic ID card (eID) photo
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • N/A

Belgium‘s Kids-ID Photo

Photo requirements for Belgium’s Kids-ID photo:

Belgium Kids-ID’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Belgium's electronic ID card (eID) photo
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte

Belgium‘s Passport Photo

Photo requirements for Belgium’s passport photo:

Belgium Passport’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Belgium's electronic ID card (eID) photo
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte

Belgium‘s Permanent Residence Photo

Photo requirements for Belgium’s permanent residence photo:

Belgium Permanent Residence’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Belgium's electronic ID card (eID) photo
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte

Belgium‘s Visa Photo

Photo requirements for Belgium’s visa photo:

Belgium Visa’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 31mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 2.5mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Belgium's electronic ID card (eID) photo
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte