ID Photo Guides
Practical, up-to-date guides on how to take an ID photo that meets ICAO 9303 and country-specific rules.
How to take the perfect passport selfie
The 6 rules that make an ICAO-compliant selfie — lighting, distance, background, expression.
How to take a baby passport photo at home (2026 guide)
Step-by-step guide to a baby passport photo taken at home: lay-flat method, white sheet, eyes open, no pacifier. ICAO-compliant, accepted worldwide.
Newborn passport photo: rules for babies under 3 months
Newborn passport photo rules: closed eyes accepted, plain white background, no dummies. How to take one at home for a first passport application.
Can I wear glasses in a passport photo? (2026 rules by country)
Can you wear glasses in a passport photo? Full list of rules for UK, US, EU, Schengen, India and more. Prescription glasses, tinted lenses, medical exemptions.
What background for a passport photo? White, cream or light grey
Passport photo background rules by country: pure white for US/India/Schengen, off-white/cream for UK, light grey for some EU states. Full 2026 reference.
Passport photo size by country — 2026 full reference
Passport photo size reference for every major country: US 2×2 in, UK & EU 35×45 mm, Japan 35×45 mm, India 35×45 mm, China 33×48 mm, Australia 35×45 mm.
Schengen visa photo requirements (2026)
Schengen visa photo specs 2026: 35×45 mm, light grey/white background, taken within 6 months. Full checklist for VFS, TLScontact and BLS appointments.
DS-160 photo requirements: US visa photo in 2026
US DS-160 photo requirements: 2×2 in, white background, taken within 6 months. Digital upload specs and the mistakes that get your application flagged.
Why was my passport photo rejected? 10 common reasons
Passport photo rejected? The 10 most common reasons — shadows, glasses, wrong background, expression — and exactly how to fix each in 30 seconds.
US Green Card photo requirements 2026 (I-485, DS-260, I-90)
US Green Card photo requirements 2026: 2×2 inch, white background, taken in the last 30 days. Works for I-485, DS-260, I-90 and biometrics. Take it at home in 30 seconds.
OCI card photo requirements 2026 (India, adults and minors)
OCI card photo requirements 2026: 2×2 inch (51×51 mm), plain light background, face clearly visible. Accepted by CKGS, VFS Global and Indian consulates worldwide.
Indian visa photo requirements 2026 (e-Visa, tourist, business)
Indian visa photo requirements 2026: 2×2 inches, plain white background, face 60–80% of the frame. Accepted by e-Visa portal, VFS Global and Indian consulates worldwide.
UK visa photo requirements 2026 (Visitor, Skilled Worker, Student)
UK visa photo requirements 2026: 35×45 mm, light grey background, HMPO compliant. Accepted for Standard Visitor, Skilled Worker, Student, Family and settlement visas.
Canada visa photo requirements 2026 (Visitor, Study, Work, PR)
Canada visa and PR photo requirements 2026: 50×70 mm, plain white background, face 31–36 mm. Accepted by IRCC for visitor, study, work and permanent residence.
Australia visa photo requirements 2026 (Visitor, Student, Skilled)
Australia visa photo requirements 2026: 35×45 mm, plain light background, DFAT compliant. Accepted for Visitor (600), Student (500), Skilled and partner visas.
Passport photo with hijab, turban or head covering (2026 rules)
Passport photos with hijab, turban, kippah or other religious head coverings: what every passport office (US, UK, India, EU) accepts and rejects in 2026.
Child passport photo — rules for ages 2 to 15 (2026)
Child passport photo rules 2026 for ages 2 to 15: eyes open, mouth closed, no toys or hands in frame. Works for US, UK, EU, India, Canada, Australia passports.
How to print a passport photo at home (2026 guide)
Print a passport photo at home in 2026: 4×6 sheet, matte or glossy photo paper, correct DPI. Works with any inkjet or laser printer. Saves $10 to $15 vs drugstore.
Driver's license photo — rules that actually work (2026)
Driver's license photo rules 2026: US DMV, UK DVLA, EU. Neutral expression, no glasses, plain background. Take a compliant selfie at home instead of at the counter.