Passport and visa photo sizes by country
The photo size each country asks for, in millimetres, inches and pixels. Most of the world uses 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI; the United States is the main exception at 2 x 2 inches, or 600 x 600 pixels. The full table is below, and the tool underneath will crop to any of them.
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The sizes, by country
Pixel values are at 300 DPI, the resolution print labs and most upload portals expect. To work out any other resolution, divide the millimetres by 25.4 and multiply by the DPI you need.
| Country | Size | At 300 DPI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | 600 x 600 | Square. Head 1 to 1 3/8 in. No glasses. |
| United Kingdom | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | Head 29 to 34 mm chin to crown. |
| Schengen area | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | Same size across most of the EU. |
| India | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | Portals often cap the file at 20 to 50 KB. |
| Pakistan | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | White background. |
| Bangladesh | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | |
| Australia | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | |
| New Zealand | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | |
| Japan | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | |
| Singapore | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | |
| Nigeria | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | |
| South Africa | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 | |
| Canada | 50 x 70 mm | 591 x 827 | Larger than almost anywhere else. |
| China | 33 x 48 mm | 390 x 567 | |
| Malaysia | 35 x 50 mm | 413 x 591 | Taller than the 35 x 45 standard. |
| Philippines | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | 600 x 600 | Follows the US square format. |
Check the form, not just the country
A country can ask for one size on a passport and another on a visa, and an online portal often adds a file size cap the paper form never mentions. Indian government portals are the usual example: the size is the standard 35 x 45 mm, but the upload will reject anything over 20 to 50 KB. Where a form states its own numbers, use those — they override any general rule, including this table.
Why the same size is quoted in different pixels
Millimetres describe a physical print and pixels describe a file, and DPI is the exchange rate between them. A 35 x 45 mm photo is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI, 207 x 266 at 150 DPI, and 99 x 128 at 72 DPI. None is more correct than another — they answer different questions. Use 300 DPI unless the form says otherwise, because that is what printing assumes.
The rules that are not about size
Most rejections are not dimensional. A plain light background is required almost everywhere. Glasses have not been allowed in US passport photos since 2016, though plenty of guides still say otherwise. Photos usually have to be taken within the last six months, which matters if you are reusing one. Neutral expression, both eyes open, no hat unless worn daily for religious reasons, and nothing resembling a uniform.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common passport photo size?
35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI. The UK, the Schengen area, India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many more all use it. The United States is the significant exception at 2 x 2 inches, or 600 x 600 pixels.
What is 35x45mm in pixels?
413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI. At 600 DPI it would be 827 x 1063, but few portals need that and the larger file is more likely to hit an upload cap.
Is a US passport photo really square?
Yes. 2 x 2 inches, or 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI. It is why a photo prepared for a UK passport cannot simply be reused for a US one — cropping a 35 x 45 rectangle to a square either cuts the head or leaves too much space.
Can I use the same photo for a passport and a visa?
Sometimes, but check first. Several countries specify a different size for visas than for their own passports, and some require the visa photo to be more recent. The size being identical does not mean the photo is accepted for both.