Passport photo sizes by country
| Country | Printed size | Preset in this tool |
|---|---|---|
| India | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) | 600 × 600 pixels |
| United States | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) | 600 × 600 pixels |
| United Kingdom | 35 × 45 mm | 600 × 771 pixels |
| Schengen countries | 35 × 45 mm | 413 × 531 pixels |
| Canada | 50 × 70 mm | 591 × 827 pixels |
Each country also has rules on head size, background, expression and how recent the photo must be, and online applications set their own file limits. Check the current rules on your passport or visa authority's official website before you submit. The size boxes can be edited to match.
Taking the photo at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain white or off-white wall, facing a window for even light.
- Ask someone to take the picture from about 1.5 metres away at your eye level. Selfies distort the face.
- Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open, looking straight at the camera.
- Remove glasses, caps and headphones unless your country's rules allow them for religious or medical reasons.
- Leave space around your head and shoulders so you can crop accurately.
Printing
The presets are saved at 300 DPI, so they print at the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale without "fit to page". Photo shops can print several copies on one 4 × 6 inch sheet.
Questions and answers
Can I use the same photo for a visa and a passport?
Only if both authorities ask for the same size and rules. A visa for another country usually follows that country's rules, not your own.
Does the tool check my face position?
No. It sets the size and shape. Use the drag and zoom controls so your head is centred and fills most of the frame, as your country's guide shows.