Photo editor
Step 1: click on the photo background to pick its colour. Step 2: click Remove background.
No user data storage
Privacy-first editor for passport, visa, and ID photos
Swiss Residence Permit Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm Swiss residence permit photo in your browser. Free, private, instant.
1) Select country, document type and size
2) Select print sheet format
Auto placement0
Current gap3 mm
Photo preview
Drag image inside frame. Mouse wheel changes zoom.
Print sheet preview
3) Export
About the service
PassportPhotoCreator is a free online tool that helps you create passport and ID photos in the correct format within seconds. The entire process runs directly in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to any server.
We value your privacy — there is no registration, no personal data collection, and no tracking of your uploaded photos. Everything happens locally on your device.
Key benefits:
- 100% browser-based photo processing
- No uploads to servers — your images stay private
- No registration or personal data required
- Completely free to use
- Instant generation of print-ready photo sheets
PassportPhotoCreator is designed to make creating passport, visa, and ID photos fast, simple, and secure — without compromising your privacy.
Requirements
- Photo must be exactly 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall.
- Background must be plain white — no patterns, shadows, or gradients.
- Face must be centered and cover 70–80% of the photo height.
- Full head must be visible — no cropping of hair or chin.
- Both eyes open, looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression with mouth closed.
- No glasses.
- No head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Printed on matte or glossy photo paper.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, plain white background.
How to use
- Upload a clear front-facing portrait photo.
- Select Switzerland → Residence Permit to load the 35×45 mm preset.
- Centre your face so it fills 70–80% of the image height.
- Use background removal to achieve a clean white background.
- Download the print sheet and take it to your cantonal migration office (Migrationsamt / SMIG).
FAQ
What size is a Swiss residence permit photo?
A Swiss residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung / permis de sejour) photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall with a plain white background, as required by the SEM (State Secretariat for Migration).
What types of Swiss residence permits require a photo?
All Swiss residence permits require a biometric photo: Permit L (short-term), Permit B (annual), Permit C (settlement), Permit G (cross-border commuter), and Permit F (admitted refugees).
Where do I apply for a Swiss residence permit?
Apply at your cantonal migration office (Migrationsamt / Service de la population / SPOP). Your employer or landlord may also need to be involved in the application.
Does my photo get uploaded to your server?
No. All editing and export happen entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Is this tool free?
Yes — 100% free, no account or subscription needed.