Visa Photo Size Guide 2026: Dimensions for Every Country

Why Photo Size Matters

Every country has specific photo size requirements for visas and passports. Using the wrong dimensions is one of the most common reasons for application rejection.

This guide covers exact specifications for 20+ countries, including:

Photo dimensions (inches, mm, pixels)

Head size requirements

File size limits

Background color

Quick Reference: Popular Countries

| Country | Photo Size | Head Height | Background | |---------|-----------|-------------|------------| | 🇺🇸 United States | 2x2 inches (51x51mm) | 25-35mm | White | | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 35x45mm | 29-34mm | Light gray/cream | | 🇪🇺 Schengen (EU) | 35x45mm | 32-36mm | Light gray | | 🇨🇦 Canada | 50x70mm | 31-36mm | White/light gray | | 🇦🇺 Australia | 35x45mm | 32-36mm | White | | 🇯🇵 Japan | 35x45mm | 32-36mm | White | | 🇨🇳 China | 33x48mm | 28-33mm | White | | 🇮🇳 India | 51x51mm (2x2) | 25-35mm | White | | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 35x45mm | 25-35mm | White | | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 50x70mm | 30-36mm | White |

United States (US Visa & Passport)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)

**Digital:** 600x600 to 1200x1200 pixels

**File size:** Maximum 240KB (JPEG format)

Head Requirements

**Height:** 1 inch to 1⅜ inches (25mm to 35mm)

**Eye position:** 1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from bottom (28-35mm)

**Face coverage:** 50-69% of photo height

Background

Plain white or off-white

No shadows or patterns

Must be clearly distinguishable from face

United Kingdom (UK Passport)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches)

**Digital:** 600x750 pixels minimum

**File size:** Maximum 10MB

Head Requirements

**Height:** 29mm to 34mm

**Eye position:** Not specified (centered)

**Face coverage:** Face must fill most of frame

Background

Plain light gray or cream

Slight off-white acceptable

No patterns or shadows

Schengen Area (EU Visa)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 35 x 45 mm

**Digital:** 413x531 pixels minimum

**Aspect ratio:** 3:4 (height to width)

Head Requirements

**Height:** 32mm to 36mm (70-80% of photo)

**Eye line:** About 60% from bottom

**Centered:** Face must be centered

Background

Light gray (preferred)

Uniform, no gradients

No objects or other people

Canada (Visa & Passport)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 50 x 70 mm (2 x 2.75 inches)

**Digital:** 420x540 pixels minimum

**File size:** 4KB to 240KB

Head Requirements

**Height:** 31mm to 36mm

**Face:** From chin to crown of head

**Position:** Centered with space above head

Background

White or light gray

Plain and uniform

No shadows

Australia (Visa & Passport)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 35 x 45 mm

**Digital:** 900x1200 pixels recommended

**Aspect ratio:** 3:4

Head Requirements

**Height:** 32mm to 36mm

**Chin to crown:** Must be visible

**Expression:** Neutral, mouth closed

Background

Plain white (strong preference)

Uniform lighting

No red-eye

Japan (Visa & Passport)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 35 x 45 mm

**Digital:** 400x520 pixels minimum

**File format:** JPEG only

Head Requirements

**Height:** 32mm to 36mm (70-80%)

**Top margin:** 2-6mm above head

**Face:** Centered vertically

Background

Plain white only

No shadows on background

Uniform color throughout

China (Visa)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 33 x 48 mm

**Digital:** 354x472 pixels minimum

**File size:** 40KB to 120KB

Head Requirements

**Height:** 28mm to 33mm

**Width:** 15mm to 22mm

**Position:** Centered, no tilt

Background

White only

Very strict requirements

No off-white accepted

India (Passport & Visa)

Photo Size

**Dimensions:** 51 x 51 mm (2x2 inches)

**Digital:** 600x600 pixels

**Matches US specifications**

Head Requirements

**Height:** 25mm to 35mm (50-69%)

**Face:** 70-80% of frame

**Eyes:** Both visible, no squinting

Background

White only

No patterns

Must contrast with clothing

Converting Between Measurements

Inches to Millimeters

1 inch = 25.4 mm

2 inches = 50.8 mm (rounds to 51mm)

Pixels for Print Quality

**300 DPI (standard):**

- 2x2 inches = 600x600 pixels - 35x45mm = 413x531 pixels - 50x70mm = 591x827 pixels

Quick Pixel Calculator

| Photo Size | @300 DPI | @600 DPI (high quality) | |------------|----------|-------------------------| | 2x2 inches | 600x600 | 1200x1200 | | 35x45mm | 413x531 | 826x1062 | | 50x70mm | 591x827 | 1182x1654 | | 33x48mm | 390x567 | 780x1134 |

Common Size Mistakes

1. Confusing Passport vs Visa Sizes

Some countries use different sizes:

**US:** Same 2x2 for both passport and visa

**UK:** Different requirements for visa vs passport

2. Wrong Aspect Ratio

2x2 inch = 1:1 (square)

35x45mm = approximately 3:4 (portrait)

Using wrong ratio = automatic rejection

3. Pixel vs Print Size Confusion

A 600x600 pixel image MUST be printed at 2x2 inches

Printing larger = blurry/pixelated

Printing smaller = wrong dimensions

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3. **Centers** face correctly

4. **Replaces** background with compliant color

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Country Selector

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🇺🇸 United States (2x2 inches)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (35x45mm)

🇪🇺 Schengen Area (35x45mm)

🇨🇦 Canada (50x70mm)

🇦🇺 Australia (35x45mm)

🇯🇵 Japan (35x45mm)

🇨🇳 China (33x48mm)

🇮🇳 India (51x51mm)

🇰🇷 South Korea (35x45mm)

🇧🇷 Brazil (50x70mm)

+ 64 more countries

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