Passport photo size by country
Every specification this site supports, compared in one place — physical size, pixel dimensions, resolution, how much of the frame the head must fill, and the background each authority asks for. Figures come straight from the published specifications, with a link to each authority so you can confirm them yourself.
| Document | Size (mm) | Size (in) | Pixels @ DPI | Head height | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesPassport | 51 × 51 | 2 × 2 | 600 × 600@ 300 DPI | 26–35 mm50–69% of height | PlainEditing not permitted |
| United KingdomPassport | 35 × 45 | 1.38 × 1.77 | 413 × 531@ 300 DPI | 29–34 mm64–76% of height | #f0f0f0 |
| Schengen AreaVisa | 35 × 45 | 1.38 × 1.77 | 413 × 531@ 300 DPI | 31–36 mm70–80% of height | #ffffff |
| IndiaPassport / OCI | 51 × 51 | 2 × 2 | 600 × 600@ 300 DPI | 36–41 mm70–80% of height | #ffffff |
| CanadaPassport | 50 × 70 | 1.97 × 2.76 | 591 × 827@ 300 DPI | 31–36 mm44–51% of height | #ffffff |
| AustraliaPassport | 35 × 45 | 1.38 × 1.77 | 413 × 531@ 300 DPI | 31–36 mm70–80% of height | #ffffff |
| United StatesInfant Passport | 51 × 51 | 2 × 2 | 600 × 600@ 300 DPI | 15–35 mm30–69% of height | PlainEditing not permitted |
| European UnionPet Passport | 35 × 45 | 1.38 × 1.77 | 413 × 531@ 300 DPI | 23–38 mm50–85% of height | #ffffff |
| United StatesDriver's License / State ID | 51 × 51 | 2 × 2 | 600 × 600@ 300 DPI | 26–35 mm50–69% of height | #ffffff |
Head height is measured from the bottom of the chin to the crown. Where an authority prohibits digital alteration, the background must be correct in the original photograph — it cannot be replaced afterwards.
Official sources
Requirements change, and an out-of-date table is worse than none. Each authority's own page is linked below — check it before you submit.
United States · Passport
U.S. Department of StateRead the full United States requirements →United Kingdom · Passport
HM Passport OfficeRead the full United Kingdom requirements →Schengen Area · Visa
European Commission — Migration and Home AffairsRead the full Schengen Area requirements →India · Passport / OCI
Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiaRead the full India requirements →Canada · Passport
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaRead the full Canada requirements →Australia · Passport
Australian Passport Office (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)Read the full Australia requirements →United States · Infant Passport
U.S. Department of StateRead the full United States requirements →European Union · Pet Passport
European Commission — EU Pet Travel SchemeRead the full European Union requirements →United States · Driver's License / State ID
State Department of Motor VehiclesRead the full United States requirements →
Make a photo to any of these
Each specification has its own tool that crops to that exact size, with guides for where your crown and chin must sit. Free, and your photo is processed in your browser rather than uploaded.
Browse all photo toolsThis page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Acceptance is always decided by the authority receiving your application.