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Passport photo size · Worldwide chart
Passport photo size by country
There is no single global size. The US, India and China use 2×2 in (51×51 mm); the UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, New Zealand and Japan use 35×45 mm; Canada uses 50×70 mm. IDReady.ai auto-crops to the exact size your country requires.
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Which size do you need?
US / India / China
51×51 mm (2×2 in) square format. Used for US passport, Indian passport and Chinese ID.
UK / EU / Schengen / Japan
35×45 mm portrait format — the most common size in the world.
Canada
50×70 mm (2×2.75 in) — unique to Canadian passports and PR cards.
Australia / New Zealand
35×45 mm portrait format, same as EU standard.
Passport photo size chart
United States51×51 mm · 2×2 in · 600×600 px @ 300 DPI
United Kingdom35×45 mm · 600×750 px minimum
Schengen / EU35×45 mm · 413×531 px @ 300 DPI
Canada50×70 mm · 2×2.75 in
India51×51 mm · 2×2 in (passport) · 35×45 mm (visa)
China33×48 mm · 390×567 px
Japan35×45 mm · MyNumber & passport
Australia / NZ35×45 mm
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Frequently asked questions
What is the standard passport photo size?+
There is no single global size. The US, India and China use 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) square photos, while the UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, New Zealand and Japan use 35×45 mm. Canada uses 50×70 mm.
What is the US passport photo size?+
2×2 inches (51×51 mm), with the head measuring 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of head.
What is the UK passport photo size?+
35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm). For online applications the digital file must be at least 600×750 px and no larger than 10 MB.
What is the Schengen visa photo size?+
35×45 mm — the same size used by all 27 Schengen countries plus most EU passports. Head must be 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
Why do passport photo sizes vary between countries?+
Each country's border authority sets its own document specs. Most follow ICAO 9303 recommendations for aspect ratio and head size, but historic standards (US 2×2 in, Canada 50×70 mm) predate ICAO harmonisation.
Does IDReady.ai auto-crop to my country's size?+
Yes. Select your country and document during upload — the AI crops, resizes and outputs the exact size your passport authority accepts, at 600 DPI print quality.
