🇺🇸 United States
US Passport
Size
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
Background
Plain white
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
Not allowed
Important Notes
Head must be between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches from chin to top of head.
US Visa
Size
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
Background
Plain white
Expression
Neutral expression
Glasses
Not allowed
Important Notes
Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.
🇨🇳 China
China Passport
Size
33 x 48 mm
Background
White
Expression
Natural, eyes open
Glasses
Not allowed
Important Notes
Full face visible, no hat except for religious reasons.
China National ID
Size
26 x 32 mm
Background
White or light blue
Expression
Natural expression
Glasses
Not allowed since 2022
Important Notes
Photo taken within last 6 months. No heavy makeup.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK Passport
Size
35 x 45 mm
Background
Cream or light grey
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
Not allowed since 2021
Important Notes
Eyes must be open and clearly visible. No shadows on face or background.
🇪🇺 European Union / Schengen
Schengen Visa
Size
35 x 45 mm
Background
White or off-white
Expression
Neutral expression
Glasses
Not recommended
Important Notes
Both ears must be visible. Photo taken within the last 6 months.
🇨🇦 Canada → Make Canada passport photo
Canadian Passport
Size
50 x 70 mm
Background
Plain white
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
Not allowed since 2022
Important Notes
Head height must be between 31mm and 36mm. Taken within last 6 months.
🇦🇺 Australia → Make Australia passport photo
Australian Passport
Size
35–40 × 45–50 mm (tool preset 35 × 45 mm)
Background
Plain white or light grey
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
Not allowed since 1 July 2018
Important Notes
Head 32–36 mm chin to crown. Unedited photos only — no retouching. Taken within last 6 months.
🇮🇳 India
Indian Passport
Size
51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches)
Background
White
Expression
Neutral, eyes open
Glasses
Not allowed
Important Notes
Photo must show full face from top of head to chin. Recent photo required.
🇯🇵 Japan
Japanese Passport
Size
35 x 45 mm
Background
Plain white or light
Expression
Natural expression
Glasses
Allowed if no reflection
Important Notes
Face should occupy 70-80% of frame. No hat or sunglasses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a US passport photo?
US passport photos must be exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) with a plain white background. The head must be between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches from chin to top of head.
What size is a Canada passport photo?
Canadian passport photos must be 50 × 70 mm (2″ × 2¾″) with the head 31–36 mm from chin to crown. Use our Canada Passport Photo Maker for a ready-to-use file: https://photostophotos.net/canada-passport-photo
What size is an Australia passport photo?
Australian passport photos are 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown. No retouching. Use our Australia Passport Photo Maker: https://photostophotos.net/australia-passport-photo
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
Most countries no longer allow glasses in passport photos, including the US (since 2016), UK (since 2021), Canada (since 2022), Australia (since 2018), and China (since 2022).
What background color is required for passport photos?
Most countries require a plain white or off-white background. Some countries like China allow light blue as an alternative.
How recent does my passport photo need to be?
Most countries require your passport photo to be taken within the last 6 months.
How to convert phone photos to passport photos?
Use our AI Passport Photo Maker. Upload any clear front-facing photo, select your country and document type, and we will generate a compliant photo in seconds. For Canada open /canada-passport-photo; for Australia open /australia-passport-photo.