Passport and visa photo requirements

Every country has its own size, head height and background rules. Each page below is checked against the official government source and dated, so you know it's current.

DocumentPhoto sizeHead heightAction
US passport2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm)Make photo
US visa and DV lottery2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm)Make photo
UK passport45 mm high × 35 mm wide29–34 mmMake photo
Australian passport35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high32–36 mmMake photo
Schengen visa35 × 45 mm32–36 mmMake photo
Canadian passport50 mm wide × 70 mm high (2 × 2¾ in)31–36 mmStudio only

More countries are added every week. Last checked 30 October 2026.