Passport & Visa Photo Specifications
Official dimensions, background colors, and biometric facial ratios for passports, visas, and national IDs worldwide. Select any country to load its exact specifications into our free studio editor.
Passport Size Photo in CM & Inches (Quick Conversion Reference)
Looking for official passport photo dimensions in centimeters? Global standard biometric sizes convert as follows:
Required for Indian PSK passport renewals, UK HMPO, Schengen visas (27 European nations), Australia, and New Zealand.
Required for US Passports (DS-11, DS-82), US Visas (DS-160), Indian OCI cards, and Green Card lottery (DV Program).
| Country / Standard | Size in CM | Size in MM | Size in Inches | Digital (300 DPI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK, EU Schengen, India (PSK), Australia | 3.5 x 4.5 cm | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77 in | 413 x 531 px |
| United States (US Passport & Visa), India (OCI) | 5.08 x 5.08 cm | 51 x 51 mm | 2 x 2 in | 600 x 600 px |
| Canada Passport | 5.0 x 7.0 cm | 50 x 70 mm | 2 x 2.75 in | 591 x 827 px |
| China Visa & Passport | 3.3 x 4.8 cm | 33 x 48 mm | 1.3 x 1.89 in | 390 x 567 px |
United States
US Passport & Visa
2x2 inches (51x51 mm). Plain white or off-white background. No glasses.
United States
US Green Card / DV Lottery
Square 600x600 px to 1200x1200 px at 300 DPI, max 240 KB.
United Kingdom
UK Passport & Visa
35x45 mm. Plain light cream or light grey background.
Schengen / Europe
Schengen Biometric Visa
35x45 mm. Light grey/off-white background. Face occupies 70-80% of photo.
India
India Passport (35x45mm)
35x45 mm with white background. Frontal view, neutral expression.
India
India OCI / Visa (2x2 in)
2x2 inches (51x51 mm) for OCI, Indian Visa, and Passport Seva centers abroad.
Canada
Canada Passport
50x70 mm. Plain white or light-coloured background. Neutral facial expression.
Australia
Australia Passport & Visa
35x45 mm. Plain white or light grey background. No smiling with teeth showing.
China
China Passport & Visa
33x48 mm with white background. Forehead and ears must be clearly visible.
Japan
Japan Passport
35x45 mm. Head height must be 32 to 36 mm. Plain white background.
Singapore
Singapore Passport & NRIC
35x45 mm (400x514 px online). White background. Even lighting.
United Arab Emirates
UAE / Dubai Visa
43x55 mm with white background for UAE residency or visit visas.
Brazil
Brazil Passport (Passaporte)
50x70 mm (5x7 cm) or 35x45 mm depending on state agency. White background.
Mexico
Mexico Passport & Visa
35x45 mm with white background. No eyeglasses, forehead completely uncovered.
Argentina
Argentina DNI / Passport
40x40 mm square format with white background.
Colombia
Colombia Passport
35x45 mm. White background with 1cm distance between top edge and head.
Germany
Germany (Reisepass / Personalausweis)
35x45 mm biometric standard. Light grey background. Neutral face.
France
France Passeport & CNI
35x45 mm. Light blue or light grey background (pure white is NOT allowed in France).
Italy
Italy Passaporto & Carta d’Identità
35x45 mm with white background.
Spain
Spain Pasaporte & DNI
30x40 mm (or 35x45 mm standard) with uniform white background.
Netherlands
Netherlands Paspoort
35x45 mm light grey background. Strict photomatrix requirements.
Switzerland
Switzerland Pass
35x45 mm with light grey or plain light monochrome background.
Turkey
Turkey Pasaport & Kimlik
50x60 mm biometric size with white background.
Pakistan
Pakistan Passport & CNIC
35x45 mm with white or light blue background (depending on NADRA / passport portal).
Philippines
Philippines Passport & ID
35x45 mm (or 2x2 in) royal blue or plain white background.
Malaysia
Malaysia Passport
35x50 mm with white background. Dark coloured clothing recommended.
Indonesia
Indonesia Passport & KTP
35x45 mm or 40x60 mm with plain white background.
South Korea
South Korea Passport (여권)
35x45 mm with white background. Face height 32-36 mm.
Thailand
Thailand Passport & Visa
35x45 mm (or 40x60 mm) with clean white background.
Vietnam
Vietnam Passport
40x60 mm with white background.
South Africa
South Africa Passport
35x45 mm. Light background without shadows.
Nigeria
Nigeria Standard Passport
35x45 mm with white background.
New Zealand
New Zealand Passport
35x45 mm. Plain light-coloured background (not white).
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