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Passport Photo Size Guide.

Different governments enforce strict sizing, background colors, and alignment constraints for passport and visa applications. Locate your target region below, review details, and jump straight into the editor.

Country Photo Dimensions Background Color Head Size Requirements Special Notes Actions
United States 2 × 2 inches 51 × 51 mm Pure White 50% - 69% of height (1 - 1.375") Green Card, Visa, and Passports. No glasses. Use Preset
India 3.5 × 4.5 cm 35 × 45 mm Pure White 70% - 80% of height (31.5 - 36 mm) Passport, Visa, and OCI card. White background. Use Preset
United Kingdom 35 × 45 mm 3.5 × 4.5 cm Light Grey or Cream 29 - 34 mm (65% - 75%) Must not have shadows. No smiling allowed. Use Preset
Canada 50 × 70 mm 5 × 7 cm White or Light Grey 31 - 36 mm (44% - 51%) Passport & citizenship photos. Neutral expression. Use Preset
Australia 35 × 45 mm 3.5 × 4.5 cm White or Light Grey 32 - 36 mm (71% - 80%) Requires high-resolution. Eyes looking straight ahead. Use Preset
Schengen (Europe) 35 × 45 mm 3.5 × 4.5 cm Light Background 32 - 36 mm (71% - 80%) Valid for France, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc. Visa and passport. Use Preset
China 33 × 48 mm 3.3 × 4.8 cm White or Light Blue 28 - 33 mm Requires bare ears. No jewelry, high contrast. Use Preset
Japan 3.5 × 4.5 cm 35 × 45 mm Off-White / Light Blue 32 - 36 mm Passport and My Number card. Taken within 6 months. Use Preset
Singapore 35 × 45 mm 3.5 × 4.5 cm Pure White 25 - 35 mm Matte or semi-matt finish recommended. High contrast. Use Preset
United Arab Emirates 4.0 × 6.0 cm 40 × 60 mm White 70% - 80% of height For Emirates ID and UAE Passport applications. Use Preset
New Zealand 35 × 45 mm 3.5 × 4.5 cm Light / Greyish White 29 - 34 mm No hair over eyes or face. Plain background. Use Preset
Philippines 2 × 2 inches 51 × 51 mm Royal Blue / White 50% - 60% of height Requires collar. Ears should be visible. Use Preset

01. Standard Face Position

The photo must present a full face, front view, and eyes open. Maintain a neutral facial expression with both eyes visible. Head must be centered horizontally and vertically.

02. Correct Lighting & Shadows

Ensure illumination is uniform. Avoid harsh side-lighting, red-eye, or shadows on the face/shoulders. A highly contrast background is required.

03. Attire & Headgear

Wear regular street clothing. Avoid uniforms, caps, or head coverings unless for religious/medical reasons (ears/hairlines should ideally remain visible). Glasses are prohibited for many countries (like US).