35×45 mm Rules checked Oct 17, 2026 Polish passport photo: size, rules and free sizer
A Polish passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, printed. The head fills 70%–80% of the photo height. Plain light-coloured. Glasses are allowed if there is no glare. Taken within the last 6 months. Size yours free with PassportOwl; we don't guarantee this Poland document yet.
- Cropped to the official 35×45 mm and checked against the rules
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Top of head Chin Polish passport photo requirements
From the official source. We check each one on your photo.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
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| Head size | 70%–80% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Background | Plain light-coloured |
| Colour, on matte or glossy photo paper | |
| Glasses | Allowed if there is no glare |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Head covering | Religious (with proof) or medical only; full face visible |
| Taken | In the last 6 months |
Rules to know
- 35x45 mm biometric colour photo
- Face 70-80% of photo height
- Mouth closed, eyes and eyebrows visible
- No dark glasses
Source: Passport for an adult - Poland in the USA , Zdjęcie do paszportu - gov.pl . Checked Oct 17, 2026. PassportOwl is not affiliated with any government.
How to take a Polish passport photo at home
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Find a plain wall
The background rule is: plain light-coloured. Stand a step or two in front of the wall, not against it, so your shadow does not fall on it.
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Use soft, even light
Face a window in daylight or a soft lamp, so both sides of your face are lit the same. Avoid light from above or behind you, which makes shadows on the face.
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Hold the camera at eye level
Hold the phone straight, at eye level and about an arm’s length away, or ask someone to take it. The owl guide on screen tells you when your head is straight, centred and the right size.
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Keep a neutral face
Look straight at the camera with your mouth closed and both eyes open. Do not smile. Glasses are allowed, but tilt them slightly or move the light if you see a reflection in the lenses. Head coverings: religious (with proof) or medical only; full face visible.
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Size it free
We crop the photo to 35×45 mm, with the head at 70%–80% of the photo height, free. We do not guarantee this document yet, so compare it with the official rules before you use it.
Good and bad photo examples
20 common reasons a Polish passport photo gets rejected. Tap any example to see why.
A good photo
Sharp and in color, with even light and no shadows. The head is straight, facing the camera and the right size, on a plain, light-colored background.
How to fix:
We check this on your photo:
Example photos, generated; not real people.
Common reasons for rejection
The free sizer checks each one.
- The wrong size: a US 2 × 2 inch photo (51 × 51 mm) is not 35 × 45 mm.
- The head too small or too large. The rule is 70%–80% of the photo height.
- A background that does not match the rule: plain light-coloured.
- Shadows on the face or on the wall behind you.
- Glare or reflections in glasses that hide the eyes.
- A smile, an open mouth or closed eyes.
- A photo that is too old: it must be taken in the last 6 months.
- An edited photo: filters, beauty modes, smoothing or a replaced background change how you look. We never retouch photos; we only crop and size them.
Printing your Polish passport photo
Your download includes a 4 × 6 inch print sheet with 35 × 45 mm photos and cut lines. Print it as a standard 4 × 6 photo at any photo counter (Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and others) or on a home photo printer, on matte or glossy photo paper, at 100% size with any crop or fill option turned off.
You need 1 photo for the application. Cut along the lines with a ruler and a sharp blade or scissors, and do not fold or staple the photo over the face.
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Questions
What size is a Polish passport photo?
35×45 mm (35 × 45 mm). The head fills 70%–80% of the photo height.
Can I use a US passport photo for my Polish passport?
No. A US passport photo is 2 × 2 inches; the Polish passport needs 35×45 mm, with a different head size.
Is the sized photo free?
Yes. Take or upload a photo and we crop it to these measurements and check it against the rules, free. You can download it without paying.
Is it guaranteed?
Not yet: we couldn't confirm every rule on the official page. Join the waitlist and we'll email you once when the Polish passport is checked and guaranteed.
Can I wear glasses?
Glasses are allowed if there is no glare.
What background does a Polish passport photo need?
Plain light-coloured. Stand a step or two away from a plain wall and use soft, even light so there are no shadows behind you.
Can I smile in my Polish passport photo?
No. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed and both eyes open.
Can I wear a hijab or other head covering in my Polish passport photo?
Religious (with proof) or medical only; full face visible.
How recent must my Polish passport photo be?
Taken in the last 6 months, and it should look like you do now.
How many photos do I need for a Polish passport?
1 photo, according to the official source. Check your application form, because some offices ask for more.
