Make Finland (Suomi) Passport Photo Online

Photograph format

• The photo can be colour or black-and-white.
• Image size must be 500 x 653 pixels, with no variation.
• Only JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg) format is accepted.
• File size must be 250 KB or smaller.

Technical requirements

• The photo must be taken within the last six months.
• The face must be sharp, clear, and fully in focus.
• The image must not be distorted.

Dimensions and positioning

• Head height (crown to chin) must be 445-500 px (32-36 mm).
• Space above crown: 56-84 px (4-6 mm).
• Space below chin: 96-124 px (7-9 mm).
• The head must be centred, within 21 px (1.5 mm) of the middle line.
• Face width is not measured if head height is correct.

Posture

• Head must face straight forward, not tilted.
• Eyes must look directly at the camera.
• Shoulders must face forward; no angled poses.
• Both ears do not need to be visible.

Lighting

• Light must be even, with no shadows or bright spots.
• No red-eye is allowed.
• Lighting must look natural, not coloured.
• Photo must not be overexposed or underexposed.

Expressions, glasses, head-wear, make-up

• Expression must be neutral.
• Mouth must stay closed (babies may have it slightly open).
• Eyes must be open without squinting.
• Hair or accessories cannot cover the face.
• Glasses must not block or reflect over the eyes; frames must be thin.
• Tinted glasses or eyepatches are only allowed for medical use.
• Wigs are allowed for daily medical use but must not block the face.
• Head coverings are allowed for religious or medical reasons but must not shadow the face.

Background

• The best background is light grey.
• It must be plain, flat, and neutral.
• No shadows are allowed.
• Face, hair, and clothes must stand out clearly.
• No other people or objects may appear; supporting hands must not be visible.