Iceland passport photo requirements

How to take a compliant Iceland passport photo at home

1. 1

   Choose a plain background

   Stand in front of a plain white or light-grey wall. Natural daylight from a window to the side — not behind you — avoids shadows.

2. 2

   Photograph yourself front-facing

   Have someone take the shot at eye level from about 1–2 metres. Your full face and shoulders should be visible.

3. 3

   Crop to 35 x 45 mm

   In the free passport photo maker, choose Iceland (35 x 45 mm) and use the face guide to fill 70–80% of the frame height with your head.

4. 4

   Set a compliant background

   Use the background removal tool and choose light grey to meet the Icelandic biometric standard.

5. 5

   Print or save for digital upload

   Download at 300 DPI, print on photo paper, or upload the JPEG directly to your online application.

Iceland passport photo specifications

• Size: 35 x 45 mm (width x height).
• Background: Plain light grey or white — no patterns, objects, or shadows.
• Head size: Head must fill 70–80% of the frame height (roughly 32–36 mm chin to crown).
• Expression: Neutral — mouth closed, both eyes open, looking straight at the camera.
• Head coverings: Only permitted for religious or medical reasons; full face must remain visible.
• Glasses: Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not permitted.
• Recency: Photo must be taken within the last six months.

Iceland — a unique photo consideration

Iceland has a very high rate of smartphone use and most applicants photograph themselves at home before uploading. The most common rejection reason is shadows caused by bright indoor lighting or a patterned background.

Because Icelandic surnames are patronymic and the population is small, passport authorities can sometimes flag photos that look significantly different from a previous passport — so use natural, unfiltered lighting.

Where to apply for an Icelandic passport

Icelandic passport applications are submitted in person at a Sýslumaður (District Commissioner) office across Iceland, or at Icelandic embassies and consulates abroad. Bring two printed 35 x 45 mm photos unless you are using the digital submission option.

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United States — 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)Albania — 35 x 45 mmAustralia — 35 x 45 mmBrazil — 3 x 4 cm (30 x 40 mm); US visa applications use 2 x 2 inCanada — 50 x 70 mmChina — 33 x 48 mmFrance — 35 x 45 mmGermany — 35 x 45 mmIceland — 35 x 45 mmIndia — 35 x 45 mm (Indian visa & many applications use 51 x 51 mm / 2 x 2 in)Ireland — 35 x 45 mmItaly — 35 x 45 mmJapan — 35 x 45 mmLuxembourg — 35 x 45 mmMalaysia — 35 x 50 mmNetherlands — 35 x 45 mmNew Zealand — 35 x 45 mmNigeria — 35 x 45 mmNorway — 35 x 45 mmPakistan — 35 x 45 mmPhilippines — 35 x 45 mm (Philippine visa applications often use 2 x 2 in)Russia — 35 x 45 mmSaudi Arabia — 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)Schengen / EU — 35 x 45 mmSingapore — 35 x 45 mmSouth Africa — 35 x 45 mmSouth Korea — 35 x 45 mmSpain — 32 x 26 mm (Spanish ID/passport); EU visas use 35 x 45 mmSwitzerland — 35 x 45 mmThailand — 35 x 45 mmTurkey — 50 x 60 mmUnited Arab Emirates — 43 x 55 mmUnited Kingdom — 35 x 45 mmVietnam — 4 x 6 cm (40 x 60 mm) Custom / Manual size — set your own

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