Passport Photo Size Guide: mm, Inches & Pixels for Every Country
April 2026 · 4 min read
Passport photo size requirements vary significantly by country - and submitting the wrong size is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected. This guide covers exact dimensions for every major country in mm, inches, and pixels.
Size Requirements by Country
| Country | Size (mm) | Size (inches) | Pixels (300dpi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 51×51 | 2×2 | 600×600 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 35×45 | 1.38×1.77 | 413×531 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 50×70 | 1.97×2.76 | 591×827 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 35×45 | 1.38×1.77 | 413×531 |
| 🇮🇳 India | 35×45 | 1.38×1.77 | 413×531 |
| 🇪🇺 Schengen Visa | 35×45 | 1.38×1.77 | 413×531 |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 40×60 | 1.57×2.36 | 472×709 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 35×45 | 1.38×1.77 | 413×531 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 35×45 | 1.38×1.77 | 413×531 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 50×70 | 1.97×2.76 | 591×827 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 35×45 | 1.38×1.77 | 413×531 |
| 🇨🇳 China | 33×48 | 1.30×1.89 | 390×567 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 51×51 | 2×2 | 600×600 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 36×47 | 1.42×1.85 | 425×555 |
Why Do Sizes Differ?
Each country sets its own standards. The US uses the imperial system (2×2 inches), while most other countries follow metric dimensions. The ICAO standard recommends 35×45mm, which is why many countries share that size - but there is no single universal requirement.
China is a notable exception at 33×48mm - a unique size that will not fit standard passport photo frames sold elsewhere.
What Are DPI and Pixels?
When you print a passport photo, the lab needs a file with enough resolution. At 300 DPI (dots per inch), a 2×2 inch US photo needs to be 600×600 pixels. A 35×45mm UK photo at 300 DPI needs 413×531 pixels.
Online services and our tool automatically output the correct pixel dimensions - you just need to select your country.
Head Size Requirements
Size alone is not enough - most countries also specify how large your head should appear in the photo:
- US: Head height 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25 - 35mm) from chin to top of head
- UK: Face should be 29 - 34mm from chin to crown
- Canada: Face 31 - 36mm from chin to crown
- Schengen: Head 32 - 36mm, face 70 - 80% of frame height
Use the crop tool to position your head correctly - it locks the aspect ratio but you control how much of the frame your face fills.
Get the Right Size Automatically
Select your country and our tool outputs the exact pixel dimensions required. No guessing.
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