Passport Size Photo Size in cm, Inches and Pixels
There is no single worldwide passport photo size. A very common one is 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm), used for Indian, UK and Pakistani passports; US passports and visas use 2 × 2 inches. Below are the sizes in centimetres, inches and pixels, and the official size for each country we have checked.
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Common passport photo sizes
| Size (w × h) | cm | Inches | Pixels at 300 DPI | Ratio | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 × 45 mm | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 1.38 × 1.77 in | 413 × 531 | 7:9 | Indian, UK and Pakistani passports; Australian visas |
| 2 × 2 in | 5.1 × 5.1 cm | 2 × 2 in | 600 × 600 | 1:1 | US passports and US visas |
| 50 × 70 mm | 5 × 7 cm | 1.97 × 2.76 in | 591 × 827 | 5:7 | Canadian passports |
| 33 × 48 mm | 3.3 × 4.8 cm | 1.3 × 1.89 in | 390 × 567 | 11:16 | Chinese visas |
Pixels depend on the print resolution: at 600 DPI a 35 × 45 mm photo is 827 × 1063 pixels. Online forms often set their own pixel or file size (for example “under 20 KB”), and the form’s numbers always win.
Official passport and visa photo size by country
- US passport photo — 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- UK passport photo — 45 × 35 mm (height × width)
- Canadian passport photo — 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ inches)
- Australian passport photo — 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high
- Indian passport photo — 4.5 × 3.5 cm (45 mm high × 35 mm wide)
- Pakistani passport photo — 45 × 35 mm (height × width)
- Nigerian passport photo — 600 × 800 pixels for the online application
- Bangladeshi e-passport photo — No photo needed for most applicants (taken at the passport office)
- Philippine passport photo — No photo needed (taken at the DFA consular office)
- US visa photo — 2 × 2 inches; digital 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 pixels
- Schengen visa photo — 35–40 mm wide, ICAO passport-photo format
- Canada visitor visa photo — At least 35 × 45 mm
- Australian visa photo — 45 × 35 mm (height × width)
- Chinese visa photo — 33 × 48 mm
- UK visa photo — Digital, at least 600 × 750 pixels
- Indian e-Visa photo — Square JPEG, 10 KB to 1 MB
- Irish visa photo — 35–38 mm wide × 45–50 mm high
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of a passport size photo?
There is no single worldwide size. A very common one is 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm), used for Indian, UK and Pakistani passports. US passports and visas use 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), Canadian passports 50 × 70 mm and Chinese visas 33 × 48 mm.
What is the passport size photo size in cm?
3.5 × 4.5 cm (width × height) for Indian, UK and Pakistani passports. A US passport photo is 5.1 × 5.1 cm and a Canadian one 5 × 7 cm.
What is the passport size photo size in inches?
A 35 × 45 mm photo is about 1.38 × 1.77 inches. A US passport or visa photo is exactly 2 × 2 inches.
How many pixels is a passport size photo?
It depends on the print resolution. At 300 DPI, the usual resolution for photo prints, a 35 × 45 mm photo is 413 × 531 pixels and a 2 × 2 inch photo is 600 × 600 pixels. Online application portals often ask for their own pixel size or file size, so use the numbers on the form when they are given.
What is the ratio of a passport size photo?
A 35 × 45 mm photo has a width-to-height ratio of 7:9. A 2 × 2 inch US photo is square (1:1).
What is the passport size photo size in India?
For an Indian passport the photo is 4.5 cm high × 3.5 cm wide, in colour, on a plain white background. You only need to bring one when you apply at a District Passport Cell, Speed Post Centre or Citizen Service Centre; at a Passport Seva Kendra the photo is taken there.
How do I make a passport size photo?
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