When is a blue background required?
Blue backgrounds are commonly requested for certain visa applications, ID cards, seafarer documents and some government forms in South Asia, the Gulf and parts of Southeast Asia. Requirements differ by document and change over time, so always confirm the exact color with the issuing authority — if they publish a color code, use the custom picker to match it exactly.
How to make it
- Upload your photo aboveThe default fill on this page is already passport blue.
- Adjust the shade if neededUse the custom color option to match an exact required code, for example a lighter sky blue.
- Pick the size and download35×45 mm and 2×2 in presets are sized for 300 DPI printing.
Need white instead? Use the white background passport photo page. Just need a plain blue image with nothing on it? Download from light blue backgrounds.
Common questions
What exact blue should I use?
There is no single universal “passport blue” — authorities differ. The default here is a medium document blue; if your authority publishes a code, enter it with the custom picker for an exact match.
Light blue or dark blue?
When unspecified, a light-to-medium blue is the safer choice — it keeps facial contrast high. Very dark blues can be rejected for looking like navy or black in print.
Can I switch the same photo between blue and white?
Yes — process once and flip the fill color as many times as you like before downloading. No reprocessing needed.