Every country has its own rules for passport and visa photos. The size, background colour and even the height of your head in the photo can decide whether your application is accepted. Search the table below to find the photo size for any country, then tap Make photo to create it instantly with our free photo maker.
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The most common passport photo sizes
| Size | Used by | Pixels at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| 35 × 45 mm | UK, Schengen/EU, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Russia and many more | 413 × 531 |
| 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) | United States, India e-Visa | 602 × 602 |
| 50 × 70 mm | Canada passport, Brazil | 591 × 827 |
| 33 × 48 mm | China visa | 390 × 567 |
| 35 × 50 mm | Malaysia | 413 × 591 |
| 40 × 60 mm | Saudi Arabia visa | 472 × 709 |
| 43 × 55 mm | United Arab Emirates | 508 × 650 |
Millimetres, inches and pixels explained
Printed photos are measured in millimetres or inches, while online forms use pixels. To convert, multiply the size in inches by the print resolution (DPI). For millimetres, divide by 25.4 first.
- Formula: pixels = (mm ÷ 25.4) × DPI
- Example: 35 mm at 300 DPI = (35 ÷ 25.4) × 300 ≈ 413 pixels
- 300 DPI is the standard for photo printing; 600 DPI gives extra sharpness for large prints.
Head size and position
Many countries also set the height of the head, measured from the chin to the top of the hair (crown). For a 35 × 45 mm photo this is usually 32–36 mm, which means the face should fill about 70–80% of the photo height. The head must be centred, looking straight at the camera, with both ears or the full face outline visible.
Background colour rules
- White: USA, India, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada and most visa applications.
- Light grey or cream: UK, Germany, New Zealand.
- Grey: Bangladesh e-passport photos for children under 6 (3R print).
- The background must be plain, without patterns, shadows or objects.
Digital photos for online applications
When you apply online you upload a file instead of a printed photo. The form usually states a minimum pixel size and a maximum file size, such as 600 × 600 px for the US or 300 × 300 px and under 100 KB for many Bangladeshi forms. The photo maker lets you set both before downloading.
Frequently asked questions
35 × 45 mm is the most widely used passport photo size. The United States uses 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm).
A 35 × 45 mm photo is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI. A 2 × 2 inch photo is 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI.
Most countries, including the United States, the UK and India, no longer accept glasses in passport photos. Remove them unless you have a medical certificate.
No. Many countries want white, but the UK and some European countries prefer light grey or cream. Check the table above for your country.