EU Blue Card photo maker
Upload a photo and get a EU Blue Card photo sized and ready in seconds. Free, no account, nothing leaves your browser.
Requirements
European Union's EU Blue Card requires a printed photo of 35x45 mm with a light grey background.
- ✅ Size in millimeter: 35x45 mm
- ✅ Size in centimeter: 3.5x4.5 cm
- ✅ Size in inches: 1.37x1.77 Inch
- ✅ Light Grey Background
- ✅ Neutral expression
- ✅ No head tilt
- ✅ No glasses
- ✅ No heavy makeup
Print at the actual size, 35x45 mm, at a pharmacy, photo shop or copy center. Don't let the printer "fit to page", it will come out the wrong size.
Head size and position
Head height 31.5-36 mm within the 35x45mm frame, with at least 3mm of space between the top of the head and the top edge of the photo.
Digital file (if applying online)
EU Blue Card applications are typically submitted as part of a paper dossier, most countries ask for 3 identical photos rather than a single digital upload.
Common reasons photos get rejected
- Bringing only one or two photos. Most Blue Card applications ask for 3 identical copies.
- White background instead of light grey.
- Photo older than 6 months.
- Photo not showing the full face from chin to the top of the head.
Taking the photo at home
- Get 3 identical prints made, not 1.
- Use a light grey background.
- Make sure the crop leaves a small margin above the head, don't crop right to the hairline.
- Take the photo within 6 months of applying.
Based on the EU Blue Card biometric photo standard used by most issuing countries.
FAQ
What size is a EU Blue Card photo?
35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm, 1.37x1.77 Inch).
What background does it need?
Light Grey Background.
Can I make it online for free?
Yes. Upload a photo to the free tool, it removes the background and crops it to the required size automatically. Nothing is uploaded to a server, it runs entirely in your browser.
It also works as European Union's biometric photo.