Finland Passport Photo
Electronic applications need an exact 500×653-pixel JPEG under 250 KB, with the head 445-500 px from crown to chin. The studio outputs the file at these exact dimensions.
- Digital size
- 500 × 653 px
- Background
- Light grey recommended (plain, uniform)
- Head height
- 445-500 px crown to chin (32-36mm paper)
Size & specifications
Finland Passport Photo — requirements
| Printed size | — |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 500 × 653 px |
| Head height | 445-500 px crown to chin (32-36mm paper) |
| Background | Light grey recommended (plain, uniform) |
| Resolution | ≥ 300 DPI |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| Glasses / expression | Frames must not cover the eyes; tinted lenses only for medical reasons · Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Digital format | JPEG, exactly 500×653 px, max 250 KB |
One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.
What each line means
Digital size — the digital file must measure 500 × 653 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.
Head height — your head, crown to chin, should span 445-500 px crown to chin (32-36mm paper). Too small reads distant; too large and the crop will not fit.
Background — a plain Light grey recommended (plain, uniform) background, with no shadows or gradients. A wall lit unevenly is the fastest route to a refusal.
Resolution — 300 dpi keeps a face sharp in print. Below that, features soften and agencies ask for a retake.
Recency — Within 6 months. Hair, glasses and weight change faster than people assume, and the officer compares the photo with you at the counter.
Glasses / expression — glare on lenses hides the eyes, and hidden eyes are an automatic rejection in most systems. If you wear glasses, read this line twice.
Digital format — some portals accept a single file type and quietly refuse everything else. Check what you are handing over before you upload.
Source: Finnish Police (National Police Board) · poliisi.fi
Photo examples
What passes — and what gets rejected.
How to take a Finland Passport Photo with your phone
Pixel dimensions and file format
The Finnish passport photo is digital-first. The file must be exactly 500×653 px, JPEG, and at most 250 KB. A file that is one pixel off either way is rejected on dimensions alone.
Head height range
The head must measure 32-36 mm from chin to crown, the same range as the German and French photos, on a file that exists only as pixels. The tool sizes both the exact pixel frame and the head band inside it at once.
Background, age, and glasses
A plain light grey background is recommended. The photo must be within six months. Glasses are allowed only when the frames leave both eyes fully visible, with tinted lenses for medical reasons alone.
Export settings
The preset exports the exact 500×653 px file, compressed to fit under the 250 KB ceiling. The head band and background are checked before export.
Why Finland Passport Photo gets rejected
File dimensions
Files at 499 or 654 pixels are refused on dimensions alone, regardless of photo quality. Messaging apps and gallery editors are common export paths that round the size, which can make the frame no longer exact.
File size limit
An upload over 250 KB is refused. The preset's compression is tuned to stay under the limit without reducing the face to artefacts.
Common photo problems
A busy background, glare on the lenses, or a smile that closes the eyes partway are common faults. They are judged inside a frame whose dimensions are already fixed.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Finland Passport Photo?
The standard size is 500 × 653 px (500 × 653 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.
Can I smile in the photo?
Requirements call for: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.
How recent must the photo be?
Within 6 months Old photos are a common rejection reason.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Uploaded photos are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share or resell uploads.
Can I make a Finland Passport Photo on my phone?
Yes. Upload a selfie taken in even light and the tool does the rest: it checks your photo against the Finland Passport Photo requirements, replaces the background and crops it to 500 × 653 px. The preview is free — you pay once, only if you keep the file.
Can I print my Finland Passport Photo at a photo shop?
Yes. Alongside the digital file you get a 4×6 inch print sheet at 300 DPI, with the photo at the exact 500 × 653 px. Photo shops and drugstore kiosks print the 4×6 format as a standard option.
Why does the pixel count have to be exact?
The Finnish police system accepts precisely 500×653 px — one pixel off is rejected. This preset exports at exactly that size.
Is a black-and-white photo allowed?
Yes, black-and-white is accepted; colour works too. What matters is the plain light grey background and the exact head measurements.