Finland Passport (Passi) Photo Maker
A Finland passport (passi) photo must measure exactly 36 × 47 mm with a plain light gray background. The head, from chin to crown, must occupy 68–77% of the photo's height. For digital submission that is 510 × 666 pixels at 360 DPI. The recorded official source was checked on 2026-07-26. Available processing is limited by the resolved document policy.
Make yours below — free preview, one-time $3.99 for HD.
Before you upload
✓✅ Recommended
Good starting photo
×❌ Too close
Avoid close-up selfies
×❌ Poor lighting
Avoid backlighting and strong shadows
Face forward, head and shoulders visible, even light and a plain background.
Official photo specifications
Output: 36 × 47 mm · 510 × 666 px @ 360 DPI
Required for Finland: Light gray
The free file is a watermarked preview, not a submission-ready official photo.
HD download includes the exact-size digital photo, a 600 DPI print master, and a ready-to-print 4×6" sheet.
What IDPhotoTool can change
Available for this profile
- ✓ Crop
- ✓ Resize
- ✓ Reposition
- ✓ Background replacement
Unavailable for this profile
- × Facial retouching
The recorded source explicitly supports background processing for this profile.
Read the recorded official guidance →How to take a photo that passes
Keep your distance
Avoid a close-up selfie. Step back far enough to keep your head and shoulders in frame, or ask someone else to take the photo. This is general capture guidance, not a document-specific authority distance rule.
Face the camera straight on
Camera at eye level, look directly into the lens, neutral expression with your mouth closed. Don't tilt your head.
Find even light
Face a window or light source so there are no shadows on your face. Use the plain background required by your authority; some documents do not permit digital replacement.
Finland passport (passi) photo requirements
| Size | 36 × 47 mm (1.42 × 1.85 in) |
| Digital size | 510 × 666 px at 360 DPI |
| Background | Light gray |
| Head height | 68–77% of photo height |
| Authority source | Finnish Police ↗ |
- ✓Finland uses a distinctive 36 x 47 mm format.
- ✓Digital photos for the police e-service must be at least 500 x 653 px.
- ✓Plain light grey background.
- ✓Face 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
Database last reviewed 2026-07-13 · see the full requirements database. Always confirm with the issuing authority before submitting your application.
Glasses & head coverings in Finland
Why Finland passport photos get rejected
- ✕Digital upload below the 500 × 653 px minimum for the police e-service
- ✕Bringing a standard 35 × 45 mm print — Finland's 36 × 47 mm format is easy to miss
- ✕Head height outside the 32–36 mm band
- ✕Background not plain light grey
- ✕Photo older than 6 months
More detail in our guide to the 8 most common rejection reasons.
Where to submit your application
Poliisi (Finnish Police) passport e-service ↗
Apply online through the police e-service with an uploaded digital photo, or in person at a police station; biometrics are captured on-site either way.
What does a passport photo cost in Finland?
| Photo studio / boothR-kioski partners or photo studios | €10–15 |
| IDPhotoTool HD downloadunlimited retakes · digital + printable 4×6" sheet · watermarked preview free | $3.99 |
Save roughly 62% or more — and skip the trip entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
Cropping, resizing and basic checks are handled in your browser whenever possible. Your photo is uploaded temporarily only when a feature requires server-side processing, and temporary files are automatically deleted.
Will my photo be accepted by the authorities?
The tool crops your photo to the selected document dimensions and places head-position guides based on the current database record. You are responsible for confirming the issuing authority's current rules and following the posing guidance (neutral expression, no glasses, even lighting).
How do I print my passport photo?
The HD download includes a 4×6 inch print sheet with several copies laid out with cut lines. Print it at any pharmacy, photo kiosk or online print service as a standard 4×6 photo, then cut along the lines.
What does the free version include?
You can use the quality checks, cropping, all size presets and background removal where the selected document permits it, then download a watermarked preview for free. The one-time HD purchase removes the watermark and adds the print sheet.
What kind of photo should I start with?
Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight-on at eye level, with your full head and shoulders visible and some space around them. Avoid harsh shadows, hats and glasses.