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🗂️ Passport Photo Requirements: USA, UK, EU, India, UAE Complete Guide
Official passport photo specifications for USA, UK, EU Schengen, India, UAE, Australia, Canada. Pixel dimensions, background rules, and tips for taking perfect home photos.
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Official Specifications by Country
| Country | Pixels | Physical Size | Background |
|---|
| USA Passport & Visa | 600×600px | 2×2 in / 300 DPI | White or off-white |
| UK Passport | 413×531px | 35×45mm / 300 DPI | Cream or light grey |
| EU Schengen Visa | 413×531px | 35×45mm / 300 DPI | White or light grey |
| India Passport | 600×600px | 51×51mm / 300 DPI | White |
| UAE Visa | 531×669px | 43×55mm / 300 DPI | White |
| Australia Passport | 413×531px | 35×45mm / 300 DPI | White or light grey |
| Canada Passport | 591×826px | 50×70mm / 300 DPI | White |
| Singapore Passport | 413×531px | 35×45mm / 300 DPI | White |
| Sri Lanka Passport | 413×531px | 35×45mm / 300 DPI | White |
USA Passport Photo Requirements
- Size: 2×2 inches (51×51mm) = 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI
- Face: 1–1⅜ inches from chin to top of head (50–69% of frame)
- Background: white or off-white ONLY
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed
- No glasses — requirement since January 2016
- Head coverings only for documented religious reasons
Setting Up Your Home Photo
- Background: plain white wall, 2–3 feet away to avoid shadows
- Lighting: face a window with natural light — never direct sunlight
- Camera: phone rear camera is higher quality than selfie camera
- Ask someone else to photograph you, or use a timer at eye level
- Expression: completely neutral — not smiling, not frowning
- Head position: look directly at camera, no tilting
- Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes
Resizing to Official Dimensions
After photographing: upload to the Passport Photo Maker tool, select your country from the dropdown, use Scale and position sliders to align your face within the oval guide, keep White Background enabled, and download. The file outputs at the exact official pixel dimensions for your selected country.
For printing: specify '2×2 inches at 300 DPI' for US photos at any pharmacy print service.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are US passport photo requirements?▼
US passport photos must be 2×2 inches (600×600px at 300 DPI) with the face occupying 50–69% of the frame height. White or off-white background, neutral expression, mouth closed, no glasses. Head coverings are only allowed for documented religious reasons.
What size is a UK passport photo?▼
UK passport photos are 35×45mm (approximately 413×531px at 300 DPI). The face must measure 29–34mm from chin to crown. Plain cream or light grey background, neutral expression, eyes open.
Can I take my own passport photo at home?▼
Yes — a modern smartphone produces sufficient quality. Use natural window light, a plain white wall, and ask someone to photograph you at eye level. Then use the Passport Photo Maker to resize to the exact official dimensions for your country.
What size is a Schengen visa photo?▼
EU Schengen visa photos must be 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI), same as UK passport. White or very light grey background, face filling 70–80% of frame height, both ears visible.
What background is required for passport photos?▼
Most countries require white or off-white background. UK allows light grey. Never use colored, patterned, or textured backgrounds. A plain white wall works perfectly — stand 2–3 feet away to avoid shadows appearing on the background.