Baby and child passport photos
Getting a small child to sit still in a studio is hard. At home you can take many shots calmly and pick the best one. Infants often have relaxed rules, but the child must still be alone in the photo.
Lay your baby on a light sheet
Lay the baby on their back on a smooth white or light sheet and photograph straight from above. You get an even background without holding the child. Make sure your or the phone's shadow doesn't fall on them.
No hands or dummies
Parents' hands, dummies, toys and other people must not be visible. PassPixo checks the number of faces, but you need to make sure hands and objects are out of the frame.
Relaxed rules – not no rules
For the youngest, authorities often accept eyes not fully open or an open mouth. The face must still be frontal, sharp and evenly lit. See the exact rules via the source for your document.
Sizes and sources
| Document | Size | Head height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish baby passport (under 1) | 35 × 45 mm | 30–36 mm | Politi.dk – krav til pasfoto af børnReviewed 2026-10-16 · Source reviewed – may vary |
| US baby passport | 51 × 51 mm | 25–35 mm | travel.state.gov – Photos of infantsReviewed 2026-10-16 · Source reviewed – may vary |
Rules can change. The authority always makes the final decision.
Frequently asked questions
- Does my baby need open eyes in the passport photo?
- For very young children the rule is often relaxed. Check the authority's rules via the source on this page.
- Can I hold my child in the photo?
- No, no hands or other people may be visible. Lay the child on a light sheet instead.
Make a baby passport photo