Passport Photo Sizes by Country
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Most Common Sizes
| US / India | 2x2 inches (51x51mm) |
| UK / EU / Japan | 35x45mm |
| Canada | 50x70mm |
| China | 33x48mm |
Most Common Passport Photo Sizes
While there are dozens of country-specific sizes, 90% of the world uses one of these four standard sizes:
2x2 inches (51x51mm) — ICAO Standard
Pixels: 600x600px at 300 DPI
Used by: United States, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines
Square format following ICAO international standards.
35x45mm — EU Standard
Pixels: 420x540px at 300 DPI
Used by: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, all Schengen countries, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Most common size worldwide, used by EU and many Asian countries.
50x70mm — Canada
Pixels: 600x840px at 300 DPI
Used by: Canada
Larger portrait format unique to Canada.
33x48mm — China
Pixels: 390x567px at 300 DPI
Used by: China
Slightly smaller than EU standard.
Full Country List
| Country | Size (mm) | Size (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 51x51mm | 2x2 in |
| Canada | 50x70mm | 2x2.75 in |
| United Kingdom | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| India | 51x51mm | 2x2 in |
| Australia | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Germany | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| France | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Japan | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| South Korea | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| China | 33x48mm | 1.3x1.9 in |
| Brazil | 50x70mm | 2x2.75 in |
| Mexico | 51x51mm | 2x2 in |
| Spain | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Italy | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Netherlands | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Switzerland | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Sweden | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Norway | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Denmark | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Finland | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Poland | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Austria | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Greece | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Portugal | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Ireland | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| New Zealand | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Singapore | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Hong Kong | 40x50mm | 1.6x2 in |
| Taiwan | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Thailand | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Vietnam | 40x60mm | 1.6x2.4 in |
| Indonesia | 40x60mm | 1.6x2.4 in |
| Malaysia | 35x50mm | 1.4x2 in |
| Philippines | 51x51mm | 2x2 in |
| South Africa | 35x45mm | 1.4x1.8 in |
| Turkey | 50x60mm | 2x2.4 in |
| Saudi Arabia | 40x60mm | 1.6x2.4 in |
| UAE | 40x55mm | 1.6x2.2 in |
| Argentina | 40x40mm | 1.6x1.6 in |
| Colombia | 50x50mm | 2x2 in |
This list covers the most common countries. Our tool supports 150+ countries and document types.
Understanding Passport Photo Dimensions
Physical Print Size — The overall photo dimensions (width x height). This is what you need when printing. US: 2x2 inches = 51x51mm. EU: 35x45mm = 1.4x1.8 inches.
Head Size Requirements — The height of your head within the frame (chin to crown). Often more strictly enforced than overall size. US: 25-35mm (50-69% of frame). EU: 32-36mm (70-80% of frame). Canada: 31-36mm (44-51% of frame).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are passport photo sizes different by country?
Passport photo standards were set before international coordination. The ICAO recommends 51x51mm (2x2 inches), but many countries established their own standards decades ago. The EU standardized on 35x45mm in the 1990s.
Can I use the same photo for multiple countries?
Only if they use the exact same size. For example, US passport photos (51x51mm) work for Indian passports since both use ICAO standards. But a US photo won't work for UK passports (35x45mm).
What's the pixel size for digital passport photos?
At 300 DPI: 2x2 inches = 600x600 pixels, 35x45mm = 420x540 pixels, 50x70mm = 600x840 pixels. For online submissions, requirements vary by country.
What happens if my passport photo is 1mm too small or too big?
It will likely be rejected. Most passport agencies use templates with precise cut-outs. The US has a tolerance of about +/-2mm, but it's safer to be exact.
Do visa photos use the same size as passport photos?
Usually, but not always. US visa photos use the same 51x51mm size as US passports. Schengen visas use 35x45mm like EU passports. Some countries use different sizes for visas vs passports.
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