Finnish Passport Photo in Ireland

36 × 47 mm · light grey background · Police of Finland (Poliisi)

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Police of Finland (Poliisi) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The Finnish Passport photo accepted by the Police of Finland (Poliisi) is a 36 by 47 mm portrait. The upload for the online application needs to be at least 500 by 653 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 250 KB. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 47 mm height. Colour or black-and-white; no more than six months old; no manipulation or digital make-up. The background must be plain light grey or light neutral colour, evenly lit and free of shadows. We make the Finnish Passport photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.

Photo requirements

Finnish Passport photo requirements
Photo size	36 × 47 mm
Digital file	JPEG, at least 500 × 653 pixels, up to 244 KB
Background	light grey, also accepted: light neutral colour
Head size	68–77% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. Frames must not cover the eyes or be very thick; no reflections; tinted glasses only for medical reasons.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. It must not cover the face too much or cast shadows.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Crown to chin 445-500 px (32-36 mm); 56-84 px (4-6 mm) above the crown and 96-124 px (7-9 mm) below the chin; face centred within 21 px (1.5 mm); Colour or black-and-white; no more than six months old; no manipulation or digital make-up; Light, neutral, flat background (light grey is best), no shadows; mouth closed; Police: you can upload your own photo but it is not recommended; non-professional photos are often rejected

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

How it works

1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Finnish Passport photos

What size is a Finnish Passport photo?

Finnish Passport photos are 36 × 47 mm. The head should fill 68–77% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Finnish Passport photo need?

A plain light grey background (light neutral colour is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Finnish Passport photo?

Yes. Frames must not cover the eyes or be very thick; no reflections; tinted glasses only for medical reasons.

Can I smile in a Finnish Passport photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. It must not cover the face too much or cast shadows.

Can I take a Finnish Passport photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Police of Finland (Poliisi). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 500 × 653 pixels, up to 244 KB. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Finnish Passport photo cost in Ireland?

€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Police of Finland (Poliisi)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Police of Finland (Poliisi) (poliisi.fi).