Luxembourg passport photo requirements

How to take a compliant Luxembourg passport photo at home

1. 1

   Use a plain, light-coloured wall

   Stand in front of a plain light-grey or white wall in good natural light — daylight from the side gives even, shadow-free results.

2. 2

   Shoot straight-on at eye level

   Ask someone to photograph you front-facing from about 1–2 metres. Your full face and the top of your shoulders should be in the frame.

3. 3

   Crop to 35 x 45 mm

   Upload to the free passport photo maker, choose Luxembourg (35 x 45 mm), and position your head to fill 70–80% of the frame height.

4. 4

   Apply a light-grey background

   Click "Remove Background" in the tool and select light grey — the preferred backdrop for Luxembourg biometric photos.

5. 5

   Download and print

   Export at 300 DPI, print on photo paper, and cut to 35 x 45 mm. Two printed photos are typically required for in-person applications.

Luxembourg passport photo specifications

• Size: 35 x 45 mm (width x height).
• Background: Plain light grey or white — no shadows, patterns, or objects.
• Head size: Face (chin to crown) must fill 70–80% of the photo (about 32–36 mm).
• Expression: Neutral — mouth closed, both eyes fully open, looking directly at the camera.
• Head coverings: Only for religious or medical reasons; full face and forehead must be visible.
• Glasses: Not permitted — remove all eyewear for biometric photos.
• Recency: Photo taken within the last six months.
• Colour: Full-colour, high-resolution photograph, no filters or effects.

Luxembourg and the EU/Schengen photo standard

Because Luxembourg is a Schengen member, its passport photo rules are harmonised with the EU biometric standard. A photo made for a Luxembourg passport is therefore also valid for Schengen visa applications and vice versa.

Luxembourg has three official languages — French, German, and Luxembourgish — but photo requirements are identical regardless of which administrative channel you use.

Applying for a Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passports can be applied for at your local Commune office or, for Luxembourg residents abroad, at a Luxembourg embassy or consulate. Bring two printed 35 x 45 mm photos, a valid identity document, and proof of Luxembourg nationality.

Processing times for a standard passport are typically 2–4 weeks. Emergency travel documents are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEE) in Luxembourg City.

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