Global Standards 2026

Passport Photo Requirements 2026

Official specifications for every major destination. Resize and compress your photo to meet government standards instantly, with 100% privacy.

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United States

US Visa (DS-160)

Size

600×600px

Limit

240KB

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United Kingdom

UK Passport

Size

600×750px

Limit

10MB

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Canada

Canadian Passport / eTA

Size

420×540px

Limit

4MB

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Schengen Area (EU)

Schengen Visa

Size

413×531px

Limit

500KB

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Australia

Australian Passport

Size

900×1200px

Limit

10MB

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India

Indian Passport

Size

600×600px

Limit

500KB

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United Arab Emirates

UAE Visa

Size

600×600px

Limit

200KB

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New Zealand

New Zealand Passport

Size

900×1200px

Limit

10MB

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Germany

Germany Schengen Visa

Size

413×531px

Limit

500KB

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Visa (Tourist / Business / Work / Umrah / Hajj)

Size

600×600px

Limit

1MB

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Qatar

Qatar eVisa

Size

413×531px

Limit

500KB

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Oman

Oman eVisa

Size

413×531px

Limit

300KB

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Kuwait

Kuwait eVisa

Size

413×531px

Limit

400KB

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Bahrain

Bahrain eVisa

Size

413×531px

Limit

1MB

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Always Verify Officially

Photo requirements change without notice. We keep this guide updated, but always confirm the latest rules on the official government portal before submitting.

General Tips for a Successful Visa Photo

Lighting & Background

Always stand against a plain, light-colored background (usually white or light grey). Ensure there are no shadows on your face or the background. Natural daylight from a window is best.

Pose & Expression

Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Your eyes should be open and mouth closed. Most countries (except USA) strictly prohibit smiling with teeth.

Complete Guide: Prepare Your ID Photo for Upload

Taking a passport photo on your smartphone and cropping it digitally is perfectly legal and accepted by almost all governments, provided you follow their strict photographic rules. Use this guide alongside our cropping tool to ensure your application is approved on the first try.

Step 1: Capturing the Source Image

Lighting is Critical: Do not use your camera's flash, as it creates a harsh drop-shadow on the wall behind your head, resulting in an automatic rejection. Stand facing a window during the daytime so natural light illuminates your face evenly without casting shadows on your background.

Clothing Contrast: If you are standing against a white wall (which is required by most countries), do not wear a white shirt. The automated systems need to clearly distinguish your shoulders from the background. Wear a dark or colored shirt.

Step 2: Using the Cropping Tool

Once you have taken a good photo, select your destination country from the list above. Our system will automatically lock the aspect ratio of the cropping box to match that country's exact legal requirements (for example, a strict 2x2 square for the USA or a 35x45mm rectangle for the UK). Drag the box so your head is centered, ensuring there is a small gap of empty space above your hair and your shoulders are visible at the bottom.

Common Reasons for Rejection

Do not wear glasses of any kind; glare on the lenses will cause the photo to fail biometric scanning. Ensure your hair is tucked behind your ears so the full oval of your face is visible. Maintain a completely neutral expression—do not smile, and keep your mouth closed.