Passport Photo Sizes by Country

Exact passport photo dimensions for every country. One wrong millimeter can mean rejection -- get it right the first time.

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

CountrySize (mm)Size (inches)
United States51x51mm2x2 in
Canada50x70mm2x2.75 in
United Kingdom35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
India51x51mm2x2 in
Australia35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Germany35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
France35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Japan35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
South Korea35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
China33x48mm1.3x1.9 in
Brazil50x70mm2x2.75 in
Mexico51x51mm2x2 in
Spain35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Italy35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Netherlands35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Switzerland35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Sweden35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Norway35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Denmark35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Finland35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Poland35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Austria35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Greece35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Portugal35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Ireland35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
New Zealand35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Singapore35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Hong Kong40x50mm1.6x2 in
Taiwan35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Thailand35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Vietnam40x60mm1.6x2.4 in
Indonesia40x60mm1.6x2.4 in
Malaysia35x50mm1.4x2 in
Philippines51x51mm2x2 in
South Africa35x45mm1.4x1.8 in
Turkey50x60mm2x2.4 in
Saudi Arabia40x60mm1.6x2.4 in
UAE40x55mm1.6x2.2 in
Argentina40x40mm1.6x1.6 in
Colombia50x50mm2x2 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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