Size and Format
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.


- Size: 35 x 45 mm
- Face Height: 32-36 mm from Chin to Crown
- Face Must Be Centered and Fully Visible
Official Czech passport photo requirements for 2026. Size, background and rules. Create a compliant photo online.
Image Created with AI for IllustrationA Czech passport photograph is part of an application that verifies the holder’s identity and citizenship. The domestic renewal guidance describes the official preparing the application and photographing the applicant. Overseas procedures can differ: the Czech Consulate in Dresden requests a supplied biometric photograph for its passport service.
The Dresden instructions require a current front-facing image with an even white or light-blue background and space above the head. That larger consular capture format should not be confused with the 35 × 45 mm portrait commonly requested for visas. Read the detailed photo requirements below in conjunction with the receiving office’s actual instructions.
Our framing, background, facial expression, likeness and photo quality explanations help you prepare a recognisable portrait. Keep the photograph separate from the identity documents used to establish the information entered in the passport. The ministry’s overseas guidance identifies the existing passport, identity card and relevant civil records among the possible supporting documents.
The Czechia page links to related Czech documents, and the embassy and consulate directory helps locate the mission handling an application abroad. Arrange the appointment and collection route together, particularly when travel is approaching. The visa finder supports destination research after the passport arrangements are understood; foreign entry permission is a separate matter from the Czech passport’s issuance.
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.


Use a plain, distraction-free background. We replace it automatically to meet official criteria.


Proper lighting ensures your photo is clear and natural. Uneven exposure or artificial glare can lead to rejection.


Your face must be fully visible with a neutral expression for easy identification and facial recognition.


Glasses are allowed only if they do not obstruct visibility. Headwear is permitted only for valid medical or religious reasons.


Improper posture can lead to application rejection. Your face and shoulders should be correctly aligned and fully visible.


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