Passport Photo Size by Country (Full 2026 Table)
Passport photo size varies by country. The US, India OCI and most square-format documents use 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The UK, India passport, Schengen, Australia and Ireland use 35 x 45 mm. Canada uses 50 x 70 mm. Backgrounds are white for the US, India and Canada, and light grey or cream for the UK and Schengen.
Last updated 2026-06-10
Passport & visa photo size by country
| Country / document | Photo size | Background | Head height |
|---|---|---|---|
| US passport / visa / DV lottery | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | White or off-white | 25–35 mm (50–69%) |
| UK passport / visa | 45 x 35 mm | Light grey or cream | 29–34 mm (64–76%) |
| India passport | 35 x 45 mm | White | Large face (~80%) |
| India OCI | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | Light colour (not white) | 25–35 mm |
| India e-Visa | Square (350–1000 px) | White or light | Full face centred |
| Canada passport | 50 x 70 mm | White | 31–36 mm |
| Australia passport | 35–40 x 45–50 mm | Plain light | 32–36 mm |
| Schengen / EU visa | 35 x 45 mm | Uniform light (grey) | ~32–36 mm |
| Ireland passport | 35 x 45 mm | Light grey, white or cream | Full face |
Online upload sizes and file limits
| Document | Digital format & size |
|---|---|
| US passport (online renewal) | JPG/PNG/HEIC, 54 KB–10 MB |
| US visa / DV lottery | JPEG, 600x600–1200x1200 px square, ≤240 KB |
| UK passport (online) | At least 600x750 px, JPEG, 50 KB–10 MB |
| India passport (Passport Seva) | JPEG, around 413x531 px, under 1 MB |
| India OCI | JPEG, 200x200–900x900 px, around 200 KB |
| India e-Visa | JPEG, 350x350–1000x1000 px, 10–300 KB |
| Ireland passport (online) | JPEG, at least 715x951 px, ≤9 MB |
Two things people get wrong
- The UK is not 2x2 inches and not white — it is 45x35 mm on a light grey or cream background.
- An India passport photo is 35x45 mm with a white background, not the old 2x2 square; the 2x2 size applies to OCI (on a light, not white, background).
Frequently asked questions
What size is a US passport photo?
A US passport photo is 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), which is 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI, on a plain white or off-white background, with the head 25–35 mm (50–69% of the frame).
What size is a UK passport photo?
A printed UK passport photo is 45 mm tall by 35 mm wide with the face 29–34 mm from chin to crown, on a plain light grey or cream background. Online applications accept a digital photo of at least 600 x 750 pixels.
What size is an India passport photo?
An India passport photo is 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm) with a plain white background and a large face. For online upload it is commonly 413 x 531 pixels as a JPEG under 1 MB.
Is a passport photo the same size in every country?
No. The US uses 2 x 2 inches, the UK, India, Schengen, Australia and Ireland use 35 x 45 mm, and Canada uses 50 x 70 mm. Background colour and head height also differ.