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Passport photo size guide

A quick reference of common passport, visa, and ID photo sizes. Pixel dimensions are at 300 DPI, the standard for printed documents.

Reference table

DocumentMillimetersInchesPixels @ 300 DPI
Standard passport (ICAO)35 × 45 mm1.38 × 1.77 in413 × 531
US Passport2 × 2 in51 × 51 mm600 × 600
US Visa (DS-160)2 × 2 in51 × 51 mm600 × 600
Schengen visa (EU)35 × 45 mm1.38 × 1.77 in413 × 531
UK passport35 × 45 mm1.38 × 1.77 in413 × 531
Canada passport50 × 70 mm1.97 × 2.76 in591 × 827
India passport / visa50 × 50 mm1.97 × 1.97 in591 × 591
China visa33 × 48 mm1.30 × 1.89 in390 × 567
Japan passport35 × 45 mm1.38 × 1.77 in413 × 531
Australia passport35 × 45 mm1.38 × 1.77 in413 × 531
German ID (Personalausweis)35 × 45 mm1.38 × 1.77 in413 × 531
National ID (generic)30 × 40 mm1.18 × 1.57 in354 × 472

How DPI affects pixel size

Pixels per inch (DPI) determines how many pixels are packed into a printed inch. Most government photo specs assume 300 DPI. To convert millimeters to pixels: pixels = (mm ÷ 25.4) × DPI.

For example, 35 mm at 300 DPI = (35 / 25.4) × 300 ≈ 413 px.

Tips for a valid photo

  • Use even, soft lighting with no shadows on the face or background.
  • Keep a plain white or light-gray background.
  • Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression.
  • Don't wear sunglasses or a hat (unless religious).
  • Make sure the head occupies roughly 70–80% of the frame height.

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