Passport Photo Dimensions & Sizes by Country
Complete guide to passport photo sizes worldwide. Find the exact dimensions in millimeters, inches, and pixels for your country. Using incorrect dimensions is one of the most common causes of passport application rejection.
Most Common Passport Photo Sizes
The vast majority of passport photos worldwide fall into two standard sizes. Understanding which standard your country uses is the first step to getting your dimensions correct.
US Passport Photo (2x2 inch)
51 x 51 mm | 600 x 600 pixels @ 300 DPI
Used by: United States, India, Brazil, Mexico
Full 2x2 guide →EU/UK Passport Photo (35x45mm)
35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 pixels @ 300 DPI
Used by: UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Schengen
Full Schengen guide →Complete Passport Photo Dimensions Table
This table lists the official passport photo dimensions for countries worldwide. Click on any country for detailed requirements and our free resize tool.
| Country | Size (mm) | Size (inches) | Pixels | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | 51 x 51 mm | 2.01 x 2.01" | 600 x 600 px | white |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 50 x 70 mm | 1.97 x 2.76" | 591 x 827 px | white |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇫🇷France | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇮🇳India | 51 x 51 mm | 2.01 x 2.01" | 600 x 600 px | white |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇨🇳China | 33 x 48 mm | 1.30 x 1.89" | 390 x 567 px | white |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇮🇹Italy | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇪🇸Spain | 32 x 26 mm | 1.26 x 1.02" | 378 x 307 px | white |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 50 x 70 mm | 1.97 x 2.76" | 591 x 827 px | white |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇷🇺Russia | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | 40 x 60 mm | 1.57 x 2.36" | 472 x 709 px | light-gray |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 400 x 514 px | white |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 900 x 1200 px | light-gray |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 715 x 951 px | white |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | 40 x 60 mm | 1.57 x 2.36" | 472 x 709 px | white |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | 35 x 50 mm | 1.38 x 1.97" | 413 x 591 px | white |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | 40 x 60 mm | 1.57 x 2.36" | 472 x 709 px | white |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | 40 x 50 mm | 1.57 x 1.97" | 1200 x 1600 px | white |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | 45 x 55 mm | 1.77 x 2.17" | 531 x 650 px | white |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 350 x 467 px | white |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇬🇷Greece | 40 x 60 mm | 1.57 x 2.36" | 472 x 709 px | white |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | 50 x 60 mm | 1.97 x 2.36" | 591 x 709 px | white |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | 40 x 60 mm | 1.57 x 2.36" | 472 x 709 px | white |
| 🇮🇱Israel | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 827 x 1063 px | white |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 600 x 600 px | white |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | 40 x 40 mm | 1.57 x 1.57" | 472 x 472 px | white |
| 🇦🇹Austria | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇳🇴Norway | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇫🇮Finland | 36 x 47 mm | 1.42 x 1.85" | 425 x 555 px | light-gray |
| 🇨🇿Czech Republic | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇺🇦Ukraine | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇭🇷Croatia | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇷🇴Romania | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇨🇱Chile | 45 x 45 mm | 1.77 x 1.77" | 531 x 531 px | white |
| 🇨🇴Colombia | 40 x 50 mm | 1.57 x 1.97" | 472 x 591 px | white |
| 🇵🇪Peru | 51 x 51 mm | 2.01 x 2.01" | 600 x 600 px | white |
| 🇻🇪Venezuela | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇰🇪Kenya | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇪🇹Ethiopia | 30 x 40 mm | 1.18 x 1.57" | 354 x 472 px | white |
| 🇬🇭Ghana | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇳🇵Nepal | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | light-gray |
| 🇰🇭Cambodia | 40 x 60 mm | 1.57 x 2.36" | 472 x 709 px | white |
| 🇶🇦Qatar | 38 x 48 mm | 1.50 x 1.89" | 449 x 567 px | light-gray |
| 🇰🇼Kuwait | 40 x 50 mm | 1.57 x 1.97" | 472 x 591 px | light-blue |
| 🇯🇴Jordan | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
| 🇨🇷Costa Rica | 35 x 45 mm | 1.38 x 1.77" | 413 x 531 px | white |
Size Conversions & Calculations
Understanding how to convert between millimeters, inches, and pixels is essential for getting your passport photo dimensions right.
Conversion Formulas
Millimeters to Inches
mm ÷ 25.4 = inches
Example: 51mm ÷ 25.4 = 2.01 inches
Inches to Millimeters
inches × 25.4 = mm
Example: 2 × 25.4 = 50.8mm
Millimeters to Pixels
(mm ÷ 25.4) × DPI = pixels
Example: (35mm ÷ 25.4) × 300 = 413px
Pixels to Print Size
pixels ÷ DPI = inches
Example: 600px ÷ 300 = 2 inches
Common Size Reference
| Standard | Millimeters | Inches | Pixels (300 DPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US/India | 51 × 51 mm | 2 × 2" | 600 × 600 px |
| UK/EU/ICAO | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77" | 413 × 531 px |
| China | 33 × 48 mm | 1.30 × 1.89" | 390 × 567 px |
| Japan | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77" | 413 × 531 px |
Expert Tips & Insights
Why Exact Dimensions Matter
Passport offices use automated scanning equipment calibrated for specific photo sizes. When your photo dimensions are incorrect - even by a few millimeters - the scanning system may fail to properly detect your facial features, leading to automatic rejection. Additionally, photos that don't fit the standard templates cannot be properly affixed to passport pages.
Modern passport processing uses facial recognition technology that expects faces to be positioned within specific areas of the photo. The dimensions don't just define the overall photo size - they also determine where your face should be positioned. A 2x2 inch US photo has different face positioning requirements than a 35x45mm European photo.
Understanding DPI Requirements
DPI (dots per inch) determines print quality and is crucial for passport photos. Most countries require 300 DPI minimum. At 300 DPI, a 2x2 inch photo needs 600×600 pixels. Lower DPI means you need more pixels for the same print size - but going below 300 DPI results in blurry prints that may be rejected.
Digital vs. Print Dimensions
For digital submissions, pixel dimensions are what matter. For printed photos, the physical millimeter/inch size is critical. Our tool handles both - it creates images at the correct pixel dimensions with embedded DPI information so they'll print at exactly the right size. When printing at home or a photo shop, always verify the print settings to ensure 100% scale printing without any auto-fit or resize options.
Countries by Size Standard
Below are countries grouped by their passport photo size standard. If your country shares a standard with others, the photo requirements will be similar.
2x2 inch (51x51mm)
35x45mm (Standard)
United Kingdom
35 x 45 mm
Germany
35 x 45 mm
France
35 x 45 mm
Australia
35 x 45 mm
Japan
35 x 45 mm
Italy
35 x 45 mm
South Korea
35 x 45 mm
Mexico
35 x 45 mm
Russia
35 x 45 mm
Netherlands
35 x 45 mm
Singapore
35 x 45 mm
New Zealand
35 x 45 mm
Ireland
35 x 45 mm
Thailand
35 x 45 mm
Philippines
35 x 45 mm
Taiwan
35 x 45 mm
Pakistan
35 x 45 mm
Poland
35 x 45 mm
Switzerland
35 x 45 mm
Belgium
35 x 45 mm
Sweden
35 x 45 mm
Portugal
35 x 45 mm
Israel
35 x 45 mm
South Africa
35 x 45 mm
Nigeria
35 x 45 mm
Austria
35 x 45 mm
Denmark
35 x 45 mm
Norway
35 x 45 mm
Czech Republic
35 x 45 mm
Hungary
35 x 45 mm
Ukraine
35 x 45 mm
Croatia
35 x 45 mm
Romania
35 x 45 mm
Bulgaria
35 x 45 mm
Venezuela
35 x 45 mm
Kenya
35 x 45 mm
Morocco
35 x 45 mm
Ghana
35 x 45 mm
Nepal
35 x 45 mm
Sri Lanka
35 x 45 mm
Jordan
35 x 45 mm
Costa Rica
35 x 45 mm
Other Sizes
Canada
50 x 70 mm
China
33 x 48 mm
Spain
32 x 26 mm
Brazil
50 x 70 mm
Saudi Arabia
40 x 60 mm
Indonesia
40 x 60 mm
Malaysia
35 x 50 mm
Vietnam
40 x 60 mm
Hong Kong
40 x 50 mm
Bangladesh
45 x 55 mm
Greece
40 x 60 mm
Turkey
50 x 60 mm
Egypt
40 x 60 mm
Argentina
40 x 40 mm
Finland
36 x 47 mm
Chile
45 x 45 mm
Colombia
40 x 50 mm
Ethiopia
30 x 40 mm
Cambodia
40 x 60 mm
Qatar
38 x 48 mm
Kuwait
40 x 50 mm
Common Dimension Mistakes
These dimension-related errors are among the most common reasons for passport photo rejection. Avoid these mistakes to ensure your application is processed smoothly.
Using Wrong Country's Size
Submitting a 35x45mm photo for a US passport (which requires 2x2 inch) or vice versa. Always verify your specific country's requirements before creating your photo.
Incorrect Pixel Resolution
Submitting a photo with too few pixels. A 2x2 inch photo at 300 DPI needs 600x600 pixels minimum. Lower resolution results in blurry prints that get rejected.
Wrong Aspect Ratio
Cropping to the wrong shape. US photos are square (1:1 ratio) while EU photos are rectangular (35:45 ratio). Using the wrong aspect ratio distorts face proportions.
Printing at Wrong Scale
Allowing the printer to "fit to page" or auto-scale. Always print at 100% scale with no adjustment. Test print dimensions with a ruler before submitting.
Incorrect Face-to-Frame Ratio
Face too large or small within the frame. Most countries require face height to be 70-80% of the photo height. Zooming in or out too much causes rejection.
Mixing Up mm and Inches
Confusing measurements. 2 inches is approximately 51mm, not 20mm. 35mm is approximately 1.38 inches, not 3.5 inches. Double-check your unit conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard passport photo size?
There is no single global standard - it varies by country. The most common sizes are 2x2 inches (51x51mm) used by the US, India, Brazil, and Mexico, and 35x45mm used by most European countries, UK, Australia, and Japan. Always check your specific country's requirements before taking your photo.
How many pixels should a passport photo be?
At 300 DPI (the standard requirement), a 2x2 inch photo should be 600x600 pixels minimum. A 35x45mm photo should be approximately 413x531 pixels minimum. Higher pixel counts are acceptable and often preferred - they allow for better print quality and more flexibility when cropping.
What DPI is required for passport photos?
Most countries require 300 DPI (dots per inch) minimum for passport photos. This ensures the image is sharp enough for biometric scanning and printing. Some digital submissions may specify different requirements, but 300 DPI is the safe standard that works universally.
How do I convert passport photo size from mm to inches?
To convert millimeters to inches, divide by 25.4. For example: 51mm ÷ 25.4 = 2.01 inches, and 35mm ÷ 25.4 = 1.38 inches. To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by 25.4. For example: 2 inches × 25.4 = 50.8mm. Our tool handles all conversions automatically.
How do I calculate pixels from passport photo size?
Use the formula: (size in mm ÷ 25.4) × DPI = pixels. For example, for a 51mm photo at 300 DPI: (51 ÷ 25.4) × 300 = 602 pixels. For inches: size in inches × DPI = pixels. For example: 2 inches × 300 DPI = 600 pixels. Round to the nearest whole number.
Why are US and European passport photos different sizes?
The sizes evolved independently. The US adopted the 2x2 inch square format in the early days of passport photography. European countries later standardized on 35x45mm as part of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) recommendations and the Schengen Agreement. Neither is "better" - they're simply different standards.
Can I use a 2x2 inch photo for a European passport?
No, you cannot directly use a 2x2 inch (51x51mm) photo for European passports that require 35x45mm. The dimensions and aspect ratios are different. A 2x2 inch photo is square, while 35x45mm is rectangular. You'll need to take a new photo or crop your existing photo to the correct dimensions.
What happens if my passport photo is the wrong size?
Your passport application will be rejected, causing delays and potentially requiring additional fees. For digital submissions, the system may reject the upload immediately. For paper applications, you'll receive a notice to submit new photos that meet the requirements. Always verify dimensions before submitting.
How do I ensure my printed photo is the correct size?
When printing, always select "Actual Size" or "100%" scale - never "Fit to Page" or "Scale to Fit." After printing, measure with a ruler to verify: a US photo should be exactly 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), and a European photo should be exactly 35 × 45 mm. If off by more than 1mm, reprint with correct settings.
Does face size matter within the passport photo?
Yes, critically. Most countries require your face (from chin to crown) to occupy 70-80% of the photo height. For a 2x2 inch US photo, your face should be between 1 and 1-3/8 inches tall. For 35x45mm photos, face height should be 32-36mm. Use our tool's guide overlays to position correctly.
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