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Passport photo requirements by country

Every country sets its own dimensions, background color, head-height range, and glasses rules. Pick yours below to see exact specs and avoid the most common rejection reasons.

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United States

51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) · 600 × 600 px
White background · Glasses allowed
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United Kingdom

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
Light grey or white · No glasses
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Canada

50 × 70 mm (1.97 × 2.76 in) · 591 × 827 px
White background · Must show both ears
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Australia

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White or light background · No glasses
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Germany

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White or light grey · Biometric standard
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France

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White or light grey · No glasses
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India

51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) · 600 × 600 px
Pure white background · No glasses
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China

33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in) · 390 × 567 px
White or light background · Color only
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Japan

45 × 45 mm (1.77 × 1.77 in) · 531 × 531 px
White or light background · Square format
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Brazil

40 × 50 mm (1.57 × 1.97 in) · 472 × 590 px
White or light background · Glasses allowed
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Schengen Area

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White or light grey · 27 EU countries
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South Korea

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White only · No colored contacts
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Mexico

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White only · No glasses
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Thailand

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White only · No glasses
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Philippines

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White only · No glasses
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Nigeria

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White only · Religious coverings OK
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Indonesia

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
Red (standard) or white (e-passport)
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Saudi Arabia

40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) · 472 × 708 px
White only · Traditional headwear OK
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Russia

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White or light grey · No glasses
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Turkey

50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in) · 590 × 708 px
White only · Larger format
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South Africa

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White only · No glasses
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Italy

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px
White or light grey · EU biometric
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Spain

32 × 26 mm (1.26 × 1.02 in) · 378 × 307 px
White or light grey · Unique size
Background

Why do requirements vary?

Passport photo standards are set by each country's immigration authority and are based on ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) guidelines. While ICAO provides a baseline, countries customize dimensions, background color, and facial coverage rules based on their biometric scanning systems and security standards.

The most common differences are photo dimensions (square vs. rectangular), background color strictness (pure white vs. off-white vs. light grey), and whether glasses are permitted. Getting these details wrong is the number one reason passport applications are delayed.

For a side-by-side comparison of all country specifications — including fees, processing times, and official source links — see our complete passport photo sizes comparison table.

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