Passport & visa photo size by country
Official photo dimensions, head size and background color for the most common passports and visas, taken from government sources. Tap a row for the full rules and to make a compliant photo.
| Document | Size | Head height | Background | DIY photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States Passport | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm | white or off-white | ✓ Yes |
| 🇺🇸 United States Visa (DS-160 digital) | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm | white or off-white | ✓ Yes |
| 🇺🇸 United States Diversity Visa Lottery (DV) | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm | white or off-white | ✓ Yes |
| 🇺🇸 United States USCIS Green Card / Naturalization (2x2) | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm | white to off-white | ✓ Yes |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Passport (printed) | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 29–34 mm | cream or light grey | ✓ Yes |
| 🇨🇦 Canada Passport | 50 × 70 mm (1.97 × 2.76 in) | 31–36 mm | plain white or light-coloured | Professional only |
| 🇨🇦 Canada Visitor Visa (TRV, IRCC) | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 31–36 mm | plain white or light-coloured | ✓ Yes |
| 🇨🇦 Canada Permanent Resident (PR card) | 50 × 70 mm (1.97 × 2.76 in) | 31–36 mm | plain, untextured white | Professional only |
| 🇮🇳 India Passport (Passport Seva) | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 34–37 mm | white | ✓ Yes |
| 🇮🇳 India e-Visa | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm | plain light/white (not stated in upload spec) | ✓ Yes |
| 🇮🇳 India OCI Card | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm | plain light-coloured | ✓ Yes |
| 🇨🇳 China Visa | 33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in) | 28–33 mm | white or near-white | ✓ Yes |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Passport | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 32–36 mm | plain white or light, contrasting | ✓ Yes |
| 🇯🇵 Japan Visa | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 32–36 mm | white | ✓ Yes |
| 🇪🇺 Schengen Area Schengen Visa | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 31.5–36 mm | plain light-coloured | ✓ Yes |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland Passport | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 32–36 mm | light grey, white or cream | Professional only |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand Passport (online) | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 32–36 mm | plain light-coloured | Professional only |
| 🇩🇪 Germany Passport / ID (biometric) | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 32–36 mm | neutral light (grey) | Professional only |
Head height is measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair. Requirements change; always confirm with the issuing authority.