Passport photo sizes by country
Each country publishes its own requirements, but most of the world uses one of a few standard sizes. The tool includes ready-made presets for the most common ones:
| Country / document | Print size | Pixels at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| USA passport & visa | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 600 × 600 |
| UK, EU / Schengen, India, Australia, Uzbekistan and most CIS | 35 × 45 mm | 413 × 531 |
| Canada | 50 × 70 mm | 591 × 827 |
| China visa | 33 × 48 mm | 390 × 567 |
| Malaysia | 35 × 50 mm | 413 × 591 |
Pixels are calculated with the formula millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. If your form asks for a custom size, choose “Custom size” and type the width and height in pixels.
How to take a photo that will be accepted
- Use a plain white or light-grey background and even lighting without shadows on the face.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones unless worn for religious or medical reasons.
- Keep the camera at eye level, about 1–1.5 metres away, to avoid distortion.
- Leave space above the head — the head should usually take up 70–80% of the photo height.
Printing your photo
The downloaded JPG stores a 300 DPI resolution, so photo printers and editors place it at the correct physical size. To save money, arrange several copies on a 10×15 cm (4×6 in) sheet and print it at any photo kiosk. If the online form has a file size limit, compress the result with compress to 50KB or any custom KB size.
Important: requirements change from time to time. Always check the official website of the authority that issues your passport or visa before submitting.