Passport Photo Requirements by Country

The complete 2026 guide to passport and visa photo specs for every major country. Exact sizes, background colors, expression rules and more.

🇺🇸 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

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

Australian Passport

Size

35 x 45 mm

Background

White or light grey

Expression

Neutral, mouth closed

Glasses

Not allowed

Important Notes

Face must take up 70-80% of the frame. No shadows.

🇮🇳 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.

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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.

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), 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.

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