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Portugal Passport Photo: Official Requirements

Portugal passport photo: 35×45mm, face 70–80%, white/light-coloured background, strict editing policy. Preview free — HD download $1, 300-DPI print sheet $2

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Portugal Passport (Passaporte) Photo Requirements

Applies to the Portuguese Passaporte and Cartão de Cidadão (PT_passport in our verified spec DB).

  • Size: 35×45mm (Schengen standard)
  • Face: 70–80% of the photo height
  • Background: white or light-coloured, plain
  • Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open (standard biometric practice)
  • Recency: taken within the last 6 months (standard biometric practice — confirm with the IRN)
  • Editing: strict — no retouching, filters or AI alteration of appearance; digital background replacement not allowed

⚠️ Strict No-Editing Policy — Where Our Tool Fits

Our verified spec DB marks this entry editingPolicy='strict': the submitted photo must be an unaltered original. Use Retouch.im to check framing and crop to 35×45mm, and submit an unedited original for the application itself. Preview free — HD download $1, 300-DPI print sheet $2.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Wrong size — must be exactly 35×45mm
  • Face not 70–80% of the photo height
  • Background not white/light-coloured, or has shadows
  • Edited, filtered or retouched photo
  • Photo older than 6 months
  • Non-neutral expression or tilted head

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FAQ

What size is a Portugal passport photo?
Portuguese passport photos are 35×45mm (Schengen standard) with the face filling 70–80% of the photo height.
Can I edit my Portuguese passport photo?
No. Our verified spec DB marks this entry editingPolicy='strict' — no retouching, filters, AI alteration or digital background replacement.
What background colour is required?
White or light-coloured, plain, with no patterns or shadows.