Portuguese Passport Photo — Online, Approved First Time
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Portuguese Passport photo requirements
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI |
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | white |
- "Duas fotografias... tipo passe, actualizadas, a cores e fundo liso... medidas adequadas ao modelo de passaporte" — the actual founding law (Decreto-Lei n.º 83/2000, Artigo 19.º) only requires a plain-background photo of size "appropriate to the passport model," delegating the exact figure to an unpublished ministerial portaria — confirmed genuine dead end at the primary legal-text level, not just an unchecked FAQ page
- The sizes shown here are a common ICAO-based estimate, not a confirmed Portuguese government figure
⚠ These requirements are compiled from public sources and have not yet been individually verified. Please confirm against the official authority before submitting: irn.justica.gov.pt
Portuguese Passport photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a portuguese passport photo need to be?
35×45mm at 300 DPI.
What background do I need for a Portugal portuguese passport?
The background must be white, 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 portuguese passport photo?
"Duas fotografias... tipo passe, actualizadas, a cores e fundo liso... medidas adequadas ao modelo de passaporte" — the actual founding law (Decreto-Lei n.º 83/2000, Artigo 19.º) only requires a plain-background photo of size "appropriate to the passport model," delegating the exact figure to an unpublished ministerial portaria — confirmed genuine dead end at the primary legal-text level, not just an unchecked FAQ page The sizes shown here are a common ICAO-based estimate, not a confirmed Portuguese government figure
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 Portugal spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a portuguese passport photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.