Passport Photo Size by Country: mm, Inches and Pixels
Passport photo sizes for the US, UK, India, Canada, Australia, China, UAE and more, from official government pages, with pixel sizes at 300 DPI and tips.
Passport photo rules look similar from country to country, but the details differ: the size of the print, how big your head must be inside it, the background colour, and for online applications, the pixel size and file size. A photo that is right for one country can be rejected by another.
The table below comes from official government or embassy pages, checked on 12 November 2026. Rules change, so always confirm on the official page for the country and document you are applying for before you print or upload.
Passport photo sizes at a glance
| Country (document) | Print size | Head size (chin to top of head) | Background | At 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (passport) | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | 1 to 1 3/8 in | Plain white or off-white | 600 x 600 px |
| United Kingdom (passport, printed) | 35 x 45 mm | 29 to 34 mm | Plain cream or light grey | 413 x 531 px |
| India (passport and visa) | 3.5 x 4.5 cm | Face about 80 to 85% of the photo | Plain white | Upload: 630 x 810 px |
| Canada (passport) | 50 x 70 mm | 31 to 36 mm (chin to crown) | Plain white or light-coloured | 591 x 827 px |
| Australia (passport) | 35 to 40 x 45 to 50 mm | 32 to 36 mm | Plain white or light grey | 413 x 531 px |
| China (visa) | 33 x 48 mm | Height 28 to 33 mm, width 15 to 22 mm | White or close to white | 390 x 567 px |
| United Arab Emirates (passport and Emirates ID) | 3.5 x 4.5 cm | Not stated | White | 413 x 531 px |
| Pakistan (passport) | 35 x 45 mm | Not stated | Plain white | Upload: 350 x 467 px |
| Saudi Arabia (paper visa) | 4 x 6 cm | Not stated | White | 472 x 709 px |
| Schengen visa (German and Danish missions) | 35 x 45 mm | Face 70 to 80% of the photo | White or light | 413 x 531 px |
The pixel column is a conversion of the print size at 300 DPI, a common print resolution, not an official upload size. Where a country publishes its own upload size, it is listed in the notes below; use that instead.
Country notes
United States
The DS-11 passport application asks for one colour photo, 2 x 2 inches, taken less than six months ago, with the head 1 to 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, facing the camera with the full face in view, on matte or glossy photo paper, against a plain white or off-white background. Glasses, uniforms and head coverings are not accepted, except with the signed statements the form describes.
The State Department's photo page is strict about editing: "Do not change your photo using computer software, phone apps or filters, or artificial intelligence." It lists a background removed with a photo retouching tool as a reason for rejection, so stand in front of a plain white or off-white wall rather than replacing the background later.
United Kingdom
Printed photos must be 45 mm high by 35 mm wide (the standard UK photo booth size), not cut down from a larger picture, with the head 29 to 34 mm tall from crown to chin, on a plain cream or light grey background, printed on plain white photo paper with no border.
For online applications, GOV.UK asks for a digital photo at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, between 50 KB and 10 MB, against a plain, light-coloured background that contrasts with you. You can take it yourself, but you will need someone to help you.
India
Indian passport guidance from the Consulate General of India in Munich asks for a colour photo 4.5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide, on a plain white background, with dark clothing, the full face visible from the front, eyes open, both ears visible and the head centred. Black and white photos are rejected.
For digital photos, a High Commission of India notice (26 November 2025) on ICAO-compliant photos says to set the pixel size to 630 x 810, keep the file at or under 250 KB, use a white background, and have the face cover about 85% of the image.
Canada
Canadian passport photos must be 50 mm wide by 70 mm high, with the face 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown, on a plain white or light-coloured background that clearly contrasts with your face. Avoid light-coloured clothing for that reason.
Australia
The Australian Passport Office asks for photos 35 to 40 mm wide and 45 to 50 mm high, with 32 to 36 mm from the chin to the crown, on a plain white or light grey background, with even lighting and no shadows. Retouching is not allowed, and an edited background is listed as a reason for rejection.
China (visa)
Chinese consulates list a 48 x 33 mm photo with a head height of 28 to 33 mm and a head width of 15 to 22 mm, on a white or near-white background with no frame. Each mission publishes its own page, so check the one where you apply.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) asks for a personal photo of 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a white background for passports and the Emirates ID. Visas and residence permits use a different size, 4 x 6 cm, also on white.
Pakistan (online application)
Pakistan's Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) asks for a 35 x 45 mm photo on a plain white background, not cut down from a bigger picture and not edited in software such as Photoshop. Online applicants upload a colour JPEG of 350 x 467 pixels, no more than 3 MB.
Saudi Arabia (visa)
Saudi missions ask paper visa applicants for 4 x 6 cm photos on a white background. The online tourist eVisa is different: a square 200 x 200 pixel photo of 5 to 100 KB, on white.
Schengen visas
The EU's Schengen visa page asks for "a photo in compliance with ICAO standards" without one size for every country. German and Danish missions ask for 35 x 45 mm on a white or light background, and German missions add that digitally altered photos cannot be accepted. The consulate of the country you apply to has the final word, so check its page.
How to convert a photo size to pixels
Files are measured in pixels; DPI (dots per inch) links pixels to print size:
- Divide the millimetres by 25.4 to get inches.
- Multiply by the DPI.
For 35 x 45 mm at 300 DPI: 35 / 25.4 x 300 = 413 pixels wide, and 45 / 25.4 x 300 = 531 pixels tall. A 2 x 2 inch photo at 300 DPI is simply 600 x 600 pixels.
If a country gives its own pixel size for uploads (like the UK's minimum of 600 x 750, or India's 630 x 810), use that. Need to set a print size yourself? Filo's Resize Image accepts centimetres, millimetres or inches with a DPI.
Making a passport photo with Filo
Filo's ID Photo Maker works in your browser on a phone or computer. Face detection, sizing and cropping run in your browser, so the photo is not uploaded to Filo.
- Pick the format. Choose your country from the list, or a preset such as US 2 x 2 in.
- Add a photo. Take one or add one: face the camera, neutral expression, even light.
- Check the result. Filo finds your face and crops to the format's size and head position. For countries that reject edited photos (the US, Australia, Germany and Schengen visas, Pakistan) it keeps your own background and says so; for others it can replace the background with the colour you pick (white, light grey, light blue, blue or red). The chin position is estimated, so use the nudge buttons if the head size looks a little off.
- Download. Save the photo as a JPEG at the format's pixel size and DPI. You can also get a print sheet with several copies: a 4 x 6 inch JPG or an A4 PDF.
On the web you get 3 free conversions in total. The Filo app for iPhone and Android is free for life, with no daily limit.
If you are unsure whether your country accepts a replaced background, check its official page, or simply take the photo against a plain white or light wall.
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FAQ
What is the most common passport photo size?
35 x 45 mm is used by many countries, including the UK, India, Australia, the UAE and Pakistan, and by Schengen visas. The US is a notable exception at 2 x 2 inches, and Canada uses 50 x 70 mm.
How many pixels is a 35 x 45 mm photo?
At 300 DPI, 413 x 531 pixels. At other resolutions, divide the millimetres by 25.4 and multiply by the DPI. If the application gives its own pixel size, use that instead.
Can I print a passport photo at home?
Some countries allow it as long as the print meets their size and quality rules, and others prefer a photo shop or booth (the UK says shop and booth photos are more likely to be approved for digital applications). Check the official page for your country.
Is my photo uploaded when I use Filo's ID Photo Maker?
No. The face detection model is downloaded to your browser and runs there, so your photo is not uploaded to Filo.
Sources checked
- U.S. Department of State, "Photo requirements": https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/photos.html (checked 2026-11-12)
- U.S. Department of State, Form DS-11 instructions: https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11_pdf.PDF (checked 2026-11-12)
- GOV.UK, "Get a passport photo: printed photos": https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports/photo-requirements (checked 2026-11-12)
- GOV.UK, "Get a passport photo" (digital photos): https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports (checked 2026-11-12)
- Consulate General of India, Munich, "How to apply for Passport services" (20 Jan 2026): https://cgimunich.gov.in/public_files/assets/pdf/How_To_Apply_For_Passport_Services_20_Jan_26.pdf (checked 2026-11-12)
- High Commission of India, Wellington, "Guidelines for ICAO compliant photographs": https://www.hciwellington.gov.in/section/news/important-notice-guidelines-for-icao-compliant-photographs/ (checked 2026-11-12)
- Government of Canada, "Passport photos": https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html (checked 2026-11-12)
- Australian Passport Office, "Passport photos": https://www.passports.gov.au/help/passport-photos (checked 2026-11-12)
- Consulate General of China in Los Angeles, visa photo requirements: https://losangeles.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/visa/chinavisa/201611/t20161122_5421687.htm (checked 2026-11-12)
- UAE ICP, FAQ: https://icp.gov.ae/en/faq/ and Services Guide 2024: https://icp.gov.ae/wp-content/themes/ica_v3/assets/images/servicesGuideEN2024.pdf (checked 2026-11-12)
- Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa, photo specifications: https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/PhotoSpecifications (checked 2026-11-12)
- German Embassy Doha, Schengen visa: https://doha.diplo.de/qa-en/service/visa/schengenvisa/2582608-2582608 (checked 2026-11-12)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Mexico mission, visa documents: https://um.dk/mexico/en/travel-and-residence/practical-information/visa/documents-for-a-visa-application (checked 2026-11-12)
- Pakistan DGIP, e-Services: https://dgip.gov.pk/eServices/online-passport.php (checked 2026-11-12)
- European Commission, Migration and Home Affairs, "Applying for a Schengen visa": https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en (checked 2026-11-12)
