Norwegian Passport Photo — Online, Approved First Time
Take or upload a photo. Our AI cuts it to the exact official spec, fixes the background and verifies every measurable rule — on your device, in seconds.
Norwegian Passport photo requirements
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI |
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | light-grey |
- Most applicants have their photo captured digitally in person at a police 'biometrikiosk' — this tool is mainly useful for renewal-by-post or documents used abroad
- "Hodet dekker 70-80 % [av bildet]" (the head covers 70-80% of the photo) — confirmed directly in the Norwegian MFA's official photo-requirement PDF for missions abroad (upgrades the domestic Politiet PDF, which only stated a ~70% floor with no upper bound)
- Background must be light with no strong shadows; no numeric/RGB background figure is published
- No glasses or headwear allowed except religious headwear (face fully visible from hairline to chin)
Requirements verified against the official authority: www.norway.no
Norwegian Passport photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a norwegian passport photo need to be?
35×45mm at 300 DPI.
What background do I need for a Norway norwegian passport?
The background must be light grey, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 70–80% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a norwegian passport photo?
Most applicants have their photo captured digitally in person at a police 'biometrikiosk' — this tool is mainly useful for renewal-by-post or documents used abroad "Hodet dekker 70-80 % [av bildet]" (the head covers 70-80% of the photo) — confirmed directly in the Norwegian MFA's official photo-requirement PDF for missions abroad (upgrades the domestic Politiet PDF, which only stated a ~70% floor with no upper bound) Background must be light with no strong shadows; no numeric/RGB background figure is published No glasses or headwear allowed except religious headwear (face fully visible from hairline to chin)
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Norway spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a norwegian passport photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.