Passport requirements for Czech Republic

Passport photo requirements Czech Republic

The passport photo requirements for the Czech Republic are that you must submit an official color passport photo. The visa photos must meet the same requirements of the Schengen countries.

Cost of passport photo or visa photo Czech Republic

Having passport photos made for a passport or visa for Czech Republic costs € 15,00 with us and you will receive 6 photos.
If you also need the passport photo digitally, € 2,50 will be added.
You can walk in without an appointment at Hugo de Grootplein 17 in Amsterdam and the passport photos are ready immediately.

The photos for a visa must:

  • Good looking and recently taken
  • Background may only be light and even in hue
  • Have the official size of 35mm wide x 45mm high
  • Face size between 32 and 36 mm
  • Be no older than 6 months old
  • Printed in high quality photo paper
  • Closeup of the head with the shoulders, the face covers 70-80% of the photo
  • Sharp, clear, good contrast and no markings on the front or back
  • Looking straight and neutral into the camera
  • Natural skin tones
  • No shadows visible on the face or behind it
  • Eyes open and fully visible
  • No facial reflections or red eyes
  • Glasses are allowed provided clear glasses, no reflection and no thick frame, eyes must be fully visible
  • Headgear is not allowed for religious reasons.
    Everything must be visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, including the edges of the face
Pasfoto eisen Tjechië vlag ASA FOTO Amsterdam

The photos for the passport have a different format. These photos must:

  • Good looking and recently taken
  • Background may only be light and even in hue
  • Have the official size of 50mm wide x 50mm high
  • Face size between 31 and 35 mm
  • Be no older than 6 months old
  • Printed in high quality photo paper
  • Closeup of the head with the shoulders, the face covers 70-80% of the photo
  • Sharp, clear, good contrast and no markings on the front or back
  • Looking straight and neutral into the camera
  • Natural skin tones
  • No shadows visible on the face or behind it
  • Eyes open and fully visible
  • No facial reflections or red eyes
  • Glasses are allowed provided clear glasses, no reflection and no thick frame, eyes must be fully visible
  • Headgear is not allowed for religious reasons.
    Everything must be visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, including the edges of the face
Pasfoto eisen Tjechië vlag ASA FOTO Amsterdam

Adjustment in the requirements:

In principle, we are aware of the latest developments in the field of the rules and requirements that a country sets for the passport photo. It is possible that a country decides to adjust the requirements for taking a passport photo. Therefore, always take the form that you receive from your consulate with you when you have the passport photo taken. In general, the consulate is the first to receive the new rules. We will then check for you whether the requirements match, so that you are always up to date.

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