Australia
Australian passport photos must be 35x45 mm on a pale grey or cream background, with a neutral expression.
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Canada
Canadian passport photos require a unique 50x70 mm size on a plain white or light-colored background.
View RequirementsIndia
Indian passport photos must measure 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) against a plain white background.
View RequirementsUnited Kingdom
UK passport photos use the standard 35x45 mm format with a light grey or cream background.
View RequirementsUnited States
US passport photos must be exactly 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) on a pure white background.
View RequirementsArgentina
Argentina passport photos are 40x40 mm with a plain white or light blue background.
View RequirementsAustria
Austrian passport photos must meet the Schengen 35x45 mm standard on a light grey background.
View RequirementsBelgium
Belgium requires a 35x45 mm biometric photo with a light, untextured background.
View RequirementsBrazil
Brazilian passport photos generally require a 50x70 mm size on a plain white background.
View RequirementsChile
Chilean passport photos use a 45x45 mm format with a plain white background.
View RequirementsChina
China passport photos must be 33x48 mm with a plain white background and a neutral expression.
View RequirementsColombia
Colombian passport photos typically measure 40x50 mm against a plain white background.
View RequirementsDenmark
Danish biometric photos use the 35x45 mm specification with a light grey or white background.
View RequirementsEuropean Union
Most EU member states share a 35x45 mm format with a light grey or off-white background.
View RequirementsFinland
Finnish passport photos measure 36x47 mm on a plain, light-colored background.
View RequirementsFrance
French passport and ID photos use the 35x45 mm Schengen size with a light grey background.
View RequirementsGermany
German biometric passport photos follow the 35x45 mm EU standard with a light background.
View RequirementsGreece
Greek passport photos are slightly larger, requiring a 40x60 mm format on a white background.
View RequirementsHong Kong
Hong Kong passport and ID photos must be 40x50 mm with a plain white background.
View RequirementsIndonesia
Indonesian passports generally require a 40x60 mm photo, traditionally with a red background depending on birth year.
View RequirementsIreland
Irish passport photos use a 35x45 mm frame and accept white, light grey, or cream backgrounds.
View RequirementsItaly
Italian passport photos use the 35x45 mm Schengen size on a plain light background.
View RequirementsJapan
Japanese passport photos strictly follow a 35x45 mm size on a solid light color, often pale blue.
View RequirementsMalaysia
Malaysian passport photos must measure 35x50 mm against a plain white background, with no smiling.
View RequirementsMexico
Mexican passport photos require a 45x35 mm (width x height) dimension on a white background.
View RequirementsNetherlands
Dutch passport and ID photos follow the 35x45 mm EU format with a light grey background.
View RequirementsNew Zealand
New Zealand passport photos use a 35x45 mm frame with a light grey or cream background (no pure white).
View RequirementsNorway
Norwegian passports use the standard 35x45 mm biometric sizing on a plain white or light grey background.
View RequirementsOman
Oman requires passport photos to be 40x60 mm, typically on a blue background.
View RequirementsPeru
Peruvian passport photos must measure 40x50 mm against a plain white background without shadows.
View RequirementsPhilippines
Philippine passport photos require a 45x35 mm dimension, often with a royal blue background.
View RequirementsPoland
Polish biometric passports require a 35x45 mm photo on a solid white or light grey background.
View RequirementsPortugal
Portuguese passport photos use a 35x45 mm size with a plain light background.
View RequirementsQatar
Qatar requires a 38x48 mm passport photo with a light grey or white background.
View RequirementsSaudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian passport photos measure 40x60 mm (or 2x2 inches) on a plain white background.
View RequirementsSingapore
Singapore passport photos are 35x45 mm on a plain white background, with strict head-proportion rules.
View RequirementsSouth Africa
South African passport photos must be 35x45 mm on a plain white or light grey background.
View RequirementsSouth Korea
South Korean passports use the 35x45 mm format with a pure white background and neutral expression.
View RequirementsSpain
Spain uses a smaller 32x26 mm format with a white background for passports and DNI cards.
View RequirementsSweden
Swedish passport photos follow the 35x45 mm biometric sizing on a light background.
View RequirementsSwitzerland
Swiss passports require a 35x45 mm photo on a neutral, uniform grey background.
View RequirementsTaiwan
Taiwanese passport photos must be 35x45 mm on a plain white background.
View RequirementsThailand
Thai passport photos require a 40x60 mm or 2x2 inch size on a solid white background.
View RequirementsTurkey
Turkish biometric passports require a 50x60 mm photo with a pure white background.
View RequirementsUAE
UAE passport photos require a 40x60 mm size with a plain white or light grey background.
View RequirementsVietnam
Vietnamese passport photos require a 40x60 mm dimension on a solid white background.
View RequirementsThe world's most common passport photo sizes
Nearly every country's requirement maps to one of three physical formats.
35 x 45 mm
The global defaultUsed by the UK, all EU and Schengen countries, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, and most of Asia-Pacific. Background is typically light grey, white, or off-white depending on the country.
2 x 2 in
The square format (51 x 51 mm)The United States uses this size for passports, visas, and Global Entry on a pure white background. Several other countries follow the same square spec.
50 x 70 mm
The large-format outlierUsed exclusively by Canada for passport, citizenship, and Permanent Resident card photos — the largest print size of any major passport program.
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Why passport photo requirements differ by country
Five details decide whether an application gets accepted or bounced back.
Dimensions
Printed size ranges from 32x26 mm in Spain to 50x70 mm in Canada — the wrong crop fails before it's even reviewed.
Head size
Authorities measure the head from chin to crown in millimeters, so a correctly sized photo can still fail if the face is too large or small.
Background
Required colors range from pure white to light grey or cream, and some systems reject a background that's close but not exact.
Expression
Most countries require a neutral, closed-mouth expression — one of the most common reasons a photo gets bounced back.
Resolution
Digital uploads need a minimum pixel count and DPI; a phone photo that looks sharp on screen can still fail an automated check.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about passport photo size, requirements, and ClonyPDF's online passport photo maker.
Do passport photo sizes differ by country?
Yes. Printed size ranges from 32x26 mm in Spain to 50x70 mm in Canada, and most other countries fall between those two, most commonly at 35x45 mm or 2x2 in (51x51 mm).
Can I create a passport photo online?
Yes. ClonyPDF's passport photo maker lets you upload an existing photo or selfie, removes the background automatically, and resizes the image to your selected country's official dimensions.
Which countries use 35x45 mm photos?
35x45 mm is the most widely used passport photo size in the world, covering the UK, all EU and Schengen countries, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, and most of Asia-Pacific.
Can I use the same photo for visa and passport applications?
Sometimes, but not always. Many countries use different dimensions or background colors for visas versus passports, so check the specific document type before reusing a photo.
What background color does my country require?
Most countries require white, off-white, or light grey, but a few, including New Zealand, accept cream or light grey only and reject pure white. Check your country's page for the exact shade.
Why was my passport photo rejected?
The most common reasons are an incorrect background color, a head size outside the required range, a non-neutral expression, or a digital file below the minimum resolution or pixel dimensions.
Can I take my own passport photo at home?
Most countries accept self-taken digital photos as long as they meet the official size, background, and pose requirements. A few, such as Canada, still require specific print or stamping steps.
How do I know if my photo meets my country's requirements?
Select your country in ClonyPDF's passport photo maker and the tool checks your photo's dimensions, head position, and background against that country's published specification before you download.
Is ClonyPDF's passport photo maker free to use?
Yes. You can upload a photo, remove the background, and resize it to your country's requirements at no cost, then download a print-ready file when you're done.
Do international passport photos follow one global standard?
Most ICAO-compliant biometric passports share baseline rules, such as a full-face pose, neutral expression, and even lighting, but exact size and background color still vary by country, which is why it's worth checking your destination's specific page.
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