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.
Belgium's all format photo
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