OFFICIAL CONSULAR STANDARDSSPECIFICATION RECORD: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026Belgium Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Prepare Belgium passport photos at 413×531 px with Plain light gray or white background. Check the receiving authority’s current instructions before submitting.
This summary describes the recorded Belgium photo specifications. Check the official source below for your application route; the receiving authority decides whether a photo is acceptable.
Belgium Passport photo requirements at a glance
Belgium passport photo: do and don't
Do
- Frame the photo at 413×531 px, with the head taking up 70-80% of the height.
- Use a plain light gray or white background.
- For an online upload, save one JPEG no larger than 5000KB.
- If you supply a photo, use one taken within the last 6 months.
- Eyes must be fully visible; avoid tinted or reflective lenses. Removing glasses avoids problems.
- Face the camera with head and shoulders straight, mouth closed and a neutral expression.
Don't
- Don't wear a hat or head covering unless it is for religious or medical reasons.
- Don't leave shadows on your face or on the background behind you.
What a Belgium passport photo costs
€7.99 for the standard download: one JPEG sized for upload plus a printable sheet. €10.99 adds a specialist review and a compliance report. You see the automated check before you pay, there is no account or subscription, and our refund policy covers a photo rejected for a photo-rule reason.
Photo sizes by document // Belgium
- Dimensions:413×531 px
- Background:Plain light gray or white background
- Head Ratio:70-80%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤5000KB
- Dimensions:413×531 px
- Background:Plain light gray or white background
- Head Ratio:70-80%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤5000KB
How to Make a Belgium Passport Photo Online
Take a front-facing selfie with your phone camera or upload an existing portrait. Our live viewfinder ensures proper face angle and neutral expression.
The engine prepares the background and crops to 413×531 px. Review the individual assessment and application instructions.
Download a 413×531 px JPEG (maximum 5000KB) and an A4 print sheet. Review the single image against your application requirements before uploading.
What Belgian FPS Foreign Affairs says
- Application route
- Many Belgian municipalities and consulates take the passport photo during the appointment; check with your issuing office before bringing a printed photo.
- Photo age
- If you supply a photo, use one taken within the last 6 months.
- Glasses
- Eyes must be fully visible; avoid tinted or reflective lenses. Removing glasses avoids problems.
- Expression
- Face the camera with head and shoulders straight, mouth closed and a neutral expression.
- Digital uploads
- The cited passport guidance does not give a universal digital upload size limit. Follow the instructions for your issuing office.
Source: Belgian FPS Foreign Affairs, photo requirements. Specification record: 2026-09-09.
The recorded 35×45 mm size matches the most common document size in our dataset (35×45 mm). In the same dataset, head-height range 70-80% matches; the recorded background (plain light gray or white background) differs from the most common background colour.
Frequently Asked Questions for Belgium Passport Photos
What are the photo size and background rules for a Belgium Passport?
A Belgium passport photo is 35×45 mm (413×531 pixels for a digital upload), with a plain light gray or white background. The recorded head-height range is 70-80%. Output settings: 300 DPI, JPEG. Recorded file-size limit: 5000KB. If you supply a photo, use one taken within the last 6 months. Check the linked source for the submission route you are using.
Can I wear glasses or a head covering in a Belgium Passport photo?
Eyes must be fully visible; avoid tinted or reflective lenses. Removing glasses avoids problems.
How do digital and printed submissions differ for a Belgium Passport?
Many Belgian municipalities and consulates take the passport photo during the appointment; check with your issuing office before bringing a printed photo. The cited passport guidance does not give a universal digital upload size limit. Follow the instructions for your issuing office.
Can I take this photo with my smartphone?
Yes. Our AI engine automatically corrects perspective distortion, extracts the subject, replaces the backdrop with the required consular color, and verifies lighting and eye height.
What if my photo is rejected by the embassy?
The receiving authority decides whether to accept your photo. If it is rejected, contact support and review our refund policy.
Q:How do I print my Belgium Passport photo?
ApprovaVisa provides a single 413×531 px JPEG (maximum 5000KB) and an A4 tiled print sheet with cut marks. Upload the single JPEG to the application portal. Print the sheet at actual size and check the mission’s paper-photo instructions.
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