Finland Passport Photo Online
Create a compliant 36x47mm Finnish passport photo with a light grey background — white is NOT accepted. Our AI verifies all Poliisi requirements for this non-standard size unique to Finland.
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Finland Passport Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo Size | 36x47mm / 3.6x4.7cm / 1.42x1.85 inches |
| Pixels | Varies by submission method |
| Background Color | gray#D0D0D0 |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Head Height | 68-77% of photo height |
| Max File Size | No limit specified |
36x47mm (non-standard). Light grey background (white NOT accepted). Head 32-36mm.
Our tool already applies the latest official photo requirements.
About Finland Passport Photo Requirements
Finnish passport photos have two distinctive requirements that set them apart from almost every other country. First, Finland uses a non-standard 36x47mm size — neither the common 35x45mm nor any other widely used format. Second, Finland specifically requires a light grey background and explicitly states that pure white is not acceptable.
Poliisi (the Finnish Police) also prohibits glasses in passport photos. Expression must be completely neutral with the mouth closed and both eyes open. The face from chin to crown must occupy 70-80% of the photo. Photos must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Finnish passport (passi) and national identity card (henkilökortti) applications are submitted at Poliisi service points (poliisilaitokset) across Finland. Online applications are available through the Suomi.fi portal. Finnish citizens abroad apply at the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate.
Common Mistakes in Finnish Passport Photos
Using a white background
Finland explicitly rejects pure white backgrounds — this is one of the few countries in the world that bans white. The background must be light grey. Our tool applies the correct Finnish grey tone automatically.
Using 35x45mm instead of the Finnish 36x47mm
Finland's 36x47mm format is 1mm wider and 2mm taller than the European 35x45mm standard. This small difference is measured at Poliisi counters, and the wrong size will be rejected.
Wearing glasses
Poliisi prohibits glasses in all Finnish passport and henkilökortti photos. Remove all eyewear before taking your photo — there are no exceptions for prescription glasses.
Neutral grey clothing blending into grey background
With a light grey background, wearing a grey or very pale outfit creates poor contrast. Poliisi recommends wearing clothing of a different colour to ensure the body outline is clearly defined.
Finland Passport Photo FAQ
Finland passport photos must be 36x47mm. Background must be gray. Glasses are not allowed. Expression must be neutral with mouth closed.
Our Finnish passport photo service costs $6.99 (approx. 72 EUR) for digital download, or $8.99 with a print template. R-Kioski and Kuukauden tarjoukset photo booths charge €8-12 for a set. Our service is essential because very few photo services outside Finland produce the correct 36x47mm size with a grey background.
Yes! Our AI checks all Poliisi requirements including the non-standard 36x47mm dimensions, light grey background (white explicitly rejected), glasses prohibition, and 70-80% face proportion. We guarantee acceptance at Finnish Poliisi service points and Finnish diplomatic missions, or your money back.
Your Finnish passport photo is ready in seconds. Book your Poliisi appointment through poliisi.fi, download the 36x47mm photo file, and print it to bring to your appointment. Finnish passport processing typically takes 3-4 weeks from the appointment date.
After purchase, you receive a 36x47mm digital file with the correct light grey background. The $8.99 package includes a print template for standard 10x15cm photo paper. Print at any R-Kioski, Lidl Photo, or Kela-affiliated photo service before your Poliisi appointment — verify the studio can print the non-standard 36x47mm size.