ID Photo Maker - Passport, Visa, Licence & Government ID Photos

The Challenge

Government ID photo requirements vary by country and document type—dimensions, head positioning ratios, background colors, and biometric standards all differ. Professional photo services charge $10-30, drugstore booths produce non-compliant results (30-40% rejection rate), and rejected applications mean weeks of delays plus resubmission fees. Meeting exact specifications requires knowing official requirements and having validation tools before submission.

Understanding International ID Photo Standards

ICAO Document 9303 establishes baseline biometric standards for machine-readable travel documents, but implementation varies by country and document type. ICAO specifies 32-36mm head height, inter-pupillary distance requirements, plain light background, and color photos. However: US mandates 2×2 inches white/off-white background for passports but accepts same for visas and green cards. EU uses 35×45mm standard across passports, visas, driving licences, and national IDs. UK requires photos taken within 1 month (stricter than US 6 months). India distinguishes passport (51×51mm white background) from visa photos. China accepts white/light blue/gray backgrounds. Understanding these differences prevents automatic rejection.

Common ID Photo Rejection Reasons

Wrong photo dimensions or head-to-height ratio for document type
Shadows on face, neck, or background
Glasses with glare, reflections, or frames blocking eyes
Uneven lighting (overexposed or underexposed areas)
Eyes closed, partially closed, or looking away
Smiling, laughing, or mouth open showing teeth
Head tilted, rotated, or not centered
Background not solid, too dark, or has patterns/objects
Photo older than allowed period (1-6 months by country)
Low resolution, pixelation, or compression artifacts
Red-eye not corrected
Unauthorized headwear (hats, headbands, accessories)
Digital filters, beauty mode, or facial alterations
Uniforms visible (prohibited in some countries)

Cost Comparison: DIY vs Professional Services

Professional studios: $15-30 per set. Drugstore booths (CVS, Walgreens, Boots): $7-17 with 30-40% rejection rate due to poor lighting/positioning. Post office services: $10-20. DIY at home: $0 (plus $0.25-0.50 printing at retail or $0.10-0.20 home printing). For families needing multiple ID photos (passports, driving licences, visas), savings multiply—family of four saves $60-120. Additional benefit: unlimited retakes until specifications met, versus one-shot with professional services. Many countries now accept digital photo uploads for online applications (passport renewals, e-visas), eliminating printing costs entirely.

Photo Specifications by Region and Document Type

North America: US 2×2 inch (passport/visa/green card), Canada 50×70mm, Mexico 32×26mm

Europe: UK/EU 35×45mm (passport/visa/licence/ID), Russia 35×45mm

Asia-Pacific: China 33×48mm, Japan 35×45mm (passport) / 45×45mm (visa) / 24×30mm (licence), India 51×51mm (passport), Australia 35-40mm head on 35×45mm

Middle East/Africa: UAE 43×55mm, Saudi Arabia 40×60mm, South Africa 35×45mm

Eastern Europe: Belarus 40×50mm (passport) grey background, 35×45mm (visa) white/grey

Step-by-Step Workflow

Select country guide

Upload your photo

Position face using guidelines

Select enhancement variant

Download single or print sheet

Choose Your Guide

Albania Passport Photo Tool - 40×50mm Official Format

40×50 mm
944×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (64-72% of frame)

Albania Visa Photo Tool - 36×47mm eVisa Format

36×47 mm (width × height)
600×600 pixels, JPEG
≤240 KB

Argentina Visa & Consular Photo Tool - 4×4 cm (40×40mm) Square Format

4×4 cm (40×40 mm) — square
945×945 pixels at 600 DPI
~70% of photo height (28 mm)

Australia Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Compliant Format

35–45 mm (width 35-40mm, height 45-50mm)
826×1062 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (chin to crown, 71-80% of frame)

Australia Taxi/Private Hire Vehicle ID Card Photo - 65×65mm Format

65×65 mm (square format)
1535×1535 pixels at 600 DPI
Approximately 45-52 mm (69-80% of frame)

Austria Passport & Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm Biometric Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
31.5-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Bangladesh Passport Photo Tool - 45×55mm Official Format

45×55 mm (4.5×5.5 cm)
1063×1299 pixels at 600 DPI
70-80% of photo height (38-44 mm)

Bangladesh Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm for Visa & E-Passport Applications

35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
826×1062 pixels, JPEG
300 KB

Belarus Passport Photo Tool - 40×50mm with Grey Background

40×50 mm
944×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (64-72% of frame)

Belarus Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm for Tourist, Work & Transit Visas

35×45 mm (width × height)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
70-80% of photo height

Belgium Passport & Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm ICAO Biometric Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI (400 DPI minimum)
31-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Brazil Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
413×531 pixels
600 DPI

Brazil Visa Photo Tool - 2×2 Inch (51×51mm) Square Format

2×2 inch (51×51 mm)
600×600 pixels
600 DPI

Bulgaria Passport & Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm Biometric Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
25-35 mm (chin to crown)

Cambodia eVisa Photo Tool — 35×45mm Digital Format

35×45 mm (width × height)
600×600 pixels, JPEG or PNG
≤1 MB

Cambodia Passport Photo Tool — 40×60mm Official Biometric Format

40×60 mm (4×6 cm)
945×1417 pixels at 600 DPI
36 mm (chin to top of hair, 60% of frame)

Canada Photo ID Tool - 50×70mm for Passport, Citizenship & PR Card

50×70 mm
2000×2800 pixels
31-36 mm (44-51%)

Canada Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Format

35×45 mm
826×1062 pixels
31-36 mm (69-80%)

Chile Passport Photo Tool - 45×45mm Square Biometric Format

45×45 mm (square format)
1063×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
27 mm (60% of frame)

Chile Visa Photo Tool - 50×50mm Official Consular Format

50×50 mm (5×5 cm square)
1181×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
60–70% of photo height

China Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 33×48mm Official Format

33×48 mm (width × height)
420×560 pixels, JPEG
40–120 KB (visa/COVA), 30–80 KB (passport)

Colombia Passport & Cédula Photo Tool — 4×5cm Official Format

4×5 cm (40×50 mm)
945×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
~27 mm (chin to crown)

Colombia Visa Photo Tool — 3×4cm Online & Residence Visa Format

3×4 cm (30×40 mm)
709×945 pixels at 600 DPI
~30 mm (70-80% of frame)

Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) Passport & Visa Photo – 40×40mm CEMAC Format

40×40 mm (4×4 cm) – square format
944×944 pixels at 600 DPI
28–32 mm (70–80% of frame)

Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) Passport & Visa Photo from USA/Canada/Mexico – 2×2 Inch Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm) – square format
1200×1200 pixels at 600 DPI
1–1⅜ inches (50–69% of frame)

Costa Rica Cédula de Identidad Photo - 40×45mm National ID Format

40×45 mm (4×4.5 cm)
945×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
60-70% of photo height

Costa Rica Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 50×50mm Square Format

50×50 mm (5×5 cm) — square format
1181×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
60-70% of photo (30-35 mm chin to forehead)

Croatia Photo ID Tool – 35×45mm for Passport, Visa & Osobna Iskaznica

35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
31.5–36 mm (70–80% of frame)

Cyprus Passport Photo Tool - 40×50mm Biometric Format

40×50 mm
944×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
Minimum 34 mm (68%+ of frame)

Czech Republic Passport Photo Tool — 50×50mm Embassy Format

50×50 mm (5×5 cm)
1181×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (64-72% of frame)

Czech Republic Visa & ID Photo Tool — 35×45mm Standard Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
Eyes-to-chin minimum 13mm

Denmark Passport & Visa Photo Tool – 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
30–36 mm (67–80% of frame)

DR Congo (Kinshasa) Passport Photo – 35×45mm Biometric Format

35×45 mm
826×1062 pixels at 600 DPI
31–36 mm (70–80% of frame)

DR Congo (Kinshasa) Passport & Visa Photo from USA – 2×2 Inch Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
1200×1200 pixels at 600 DPI
1–1⅜ inches (50–69% of frame)

Estonia Passport & ID Photo Tool - 40×50mm Biometric Format

40×50 mm
1300×1600 pixels, JPEG
1 MB – 5 MB

EU Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm Standard for 27 Member States

35×45 mm (EU standard)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Finland Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 36×47mm Biometric Format

36×47 mm
850×1106 pixels at 600 DPI
500×653 pixels for online submission

France Passport Photo Tool — 35×45mm Official Biometric Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

France Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm Schengen Format with Digital Export

35×45 mm
338×450 pixels, JPEG
≤120 KB

Germany Passport & Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm Biometric Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32–36 mm (70–80% of frame)

Ghana Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
31.5-36 mm (ideal 34.5 mm)

Greece Passport Photo Tool – 40×60mm Official Format

40×60 mm
1200 DPI minimum for printed photos
600×600 to 1200×1200 pixels, square JPEG, ≤240 KB

Greece Visa Photo Tool – 35×45mm Schengen Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32–36 mm (70–80% of frame)

Hong Kong Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 40×50mm HKSAR Format

40×50 mm
1200×1600 pixels, JPEG
≤5 MB

Hungary Passport Photo Tool — 35×45mm Official Biometric Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
34.5 mm target (70-80% of frame)

Hungary Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm Schengen Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

India PAN Card Photo Tool – 25×35mm Format for NSDL & UTIITSL

25×35 mm (width × height)
590×826 pixels, JPEG, under 50KB
213×213 pixels, JPEG, under 30KB

India Passport Photo Tool – 35×45mm ICAO Format for Passport Seva

35×45 mm
630×810 pixels (mandatory for Passport Seva)
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI

India Visa & OCI Photo Tool – 2×2 Inch (51×51mm) Standard Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
350–1000 pixels square, JPEG, 10KB–1MB
350–1000 pixels square, JPEG, 10KB–300KB

Indonesia Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm White Background for eVisa & Embassy

3.5×4.5 cm (35×45 mm)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
Min 400×600px, JPEG/JPG/PNG

Iran e-Visa Photo Tool - 400×600px Digital Upload Format

400×600 pixels minimum (width × height)
JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) only
10 KB minimum, 500 KB maximum

Iran Passport Photo Tool - 30×40mm Official Format

30×40 mm (3×4 cm)
709×945 pixels at 600 DPI
70-80% of frame height

Ireland Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Standard Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
29-34 mm (64-76% of frame)

Ireland SPSV Driver/Taxi Licence Photo - 70×100mm Format

70×100 mm (7×10 cm)
827×1181 pixels at 300 DPI
50-60 mm (50-60% of frame)

Israel Passport Photo Tool — 50×50mm (5×5cm) Official Format

50×50 mm (5×5 cm)
1181×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (chin to hairline)

Israel Visa & Permit Photo Tool — 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
826×1062 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (chin to hairline)

Italy Passport Photo Tool – 35×40mm Official Polizia di Stato Format

35×40 mm (Polizia di Stato standard)
827×945 pixels at 600 DPI
~75% of photo from chin to top of head

Italy Visa & ID Card Photo Tool – 35×45mm Schengen/CIE Format

35×45 mm (EU/Schengen standard)
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
70–80% of photo area

Jamaica Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm PICA Official Format

35×45 mm (width × height)
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
25-35 mm (chin to forehead, excluding hair)

Japan Residence Card Photo Tool - 30×40mm Format

30×40 mm
708×944 pixels at 600 DPI
White

Japan Driving Licence Photo Tool - 24×30mm Format

24×30 mm
566×708 pixels at 600 DPI
White

Japan Passport & Visa (UK) Photo Tool - 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
826×1062 pixels at 600 DPI
Approx. 27-32 mm (60-71% of frame)

Japan Visa Photo Tool - 45×45mm Square Format

45×45 mm (square format)
1062×1062 pixels at 600 DPI
Approx. 70% of frame height

Japan Visa Photo (US Applicants) - 2×2 Inch Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
1200×1200 pixels at 600 DPI
Plain white only

Kenya eVisa & eCitizen Photo Tool - Square Digital Format

55×55 mm (5.5×5.5 cm)
500×500 pixels, JPEG
207×207 pixels, JPEG

Kenya Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm Official Print Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
25-35 mm (56-78% of frame)

Lebanon Photo ID Tool — 35×45mm for Passport, Visa & Residency

35×45 mm (width × height)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
30–36 mm (67–80% of frame)

Macao Passport & ID Photo Tool — 35×45mm Official DSI Format

35×45 mm (1.5 inch)
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (71-80% of frame)

Macao Visa Photo Tool — 33×48mm Chinese Standard Format

33×48 mm (Chinese standard)
780×1134 pixels at 600 DPI
28-33 mm (chin to crown)

Malaysia Passport Photo Tool – 35×50mm White Background

35×50 mm (3.5×5 cm)
827×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
25–30 mm (chin to top of head)

Malaysia Visa & Work Pass Photo – 35×50mm Blue Background

35×50 mm (3.5×5 cm)
827×1181 pixels at 600 DPI
25–30 mm (chin to top of head)

Mexico Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm SRE Official Format

35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
30–36 mm (67–80% of frame)

Morocco Passport, Visa & CNIE Photo Tool – 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32–36 mm (71–80% of frame)

Myanmar (Burma) Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
~34.5 mm (approximately 77% of frame)

Myanmar (Burma) eVisa Photo Tool - 38×46mm Official Portal Format

38×46 mm (3.8×4.6 cm)
Min 400×600px, Max 800×1200px
JPEG, PNG, or BMP

Netherlands Photo ID Tool — 35×45mm for Passport, ID Card, Driving Licence & Visa

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI (min 400 DPI)
26-30 mm (58-67% of frame)

New Zealand Passport Online Photo - 33×44mm Digital Format

33×44 mm (online applications only)
1800×2400 pixels (recommended)
900-4500px wide, 1200-6000px high

New Zealand Passport & Visa Photo (Paper) - 35×45mm Format

35×45 mm (paper applications)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
1800×2400 pixels (900-4500 wide, 1200-6000 high)

Nigeria Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm ePassport Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
~34.5 mm (approximately 77% of frame)

Nigeria Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm eVisa Portal Format

35×45 mm (width × height)
350×450 pixels, JPEG
≤300 KB recommended

Norway Passport & Visa Photo Tool – 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32–36 mm (70–80% of frame)

Pakistan NADRA ID Photo Tool - CNIC, NICOP & POC (350×467px)

350×467 pixels (exact)
30×40 mm at 300 DPI
240 KB – 5 MB

Pakistan Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm DGIP Biometric Format

35×45 mm
826×1062 pixels at 600 DPI
70-80% of photo (31-36 mm)

Pakistan Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm NADRA eVisa Format

35×45 mm (width × height)
826×1062 pixels, JPEG
≤350 KB

Panama Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm Official APAP Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
34.5 mm (chin to top of hair)

Panama Visa Photo Tool - 2×2 Inch (51×51mm) Embassy Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
1205×1205 pixels at 600 DPI
1–1⅜ inches (25–35mm), ~50–69% of frame

Peru Passport Photo Tool – 40×45mm Official Consulate Format

40×45 mm (4.0×4.5 cm)
945×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
34.5 mm (crown to chin)

Peru Visa Photo Tool – 35×45mm Application Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
34.5 mm (chin to crown)

Philippines Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm DFA Blue Background Format

35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Philippines Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm White Background Format

35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Poland Photo ID Tool - 35×45mm for Passport, Dowód Osobisty & Visa

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
492×633 pixels, JPEG, max 2.5MB

Portugal Passport & Cartão de Cidadão Photo - 35×45mm ICAO Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
31–36 mm (69–80% of frame)

Romania Passport Photo Tool - 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
~34.5 mm (approximately 77% of frame)

Romania Visa & ID Card Photo Tool - 30×40mm Official Format

30×40 mm (3×4 cm)
709×945 pixels at 600 DPI
28-32 mm (70-80% of frame)

Russia Passport & Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32–36 mm (71–80% of frame)

Saudi Arabia Passport Photo Tool – 40×60mm Official Format

40×60 mm (4×6 cm)
945×1417 pixels at 600 DPI
~38 mm minimum (63–80% of frame)

Saudi Arabia Visa Photo Tool – 2×2 Inch & eVisa Digital Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
200×200 pixels, JPEG
5–100 KB

Schengen Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm for All 29 Schengen Countries

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Singapore ID Card, Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Standard

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
400×514 pixels for e-Services

South Africa Passport & Visa Photo Tool – 35×45mm DHA Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
29–34 mm (face 70–80% of frame)

South Korea K-ETA Photo Tool - 35×45mm Digital Upload Format

35×45 mm (standard passport format)
700×700 pixels (square)
≤100 KB

South Korea Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm ICAO Biometric Format

35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32-36 mm crown to chin (71-80% of frame)

Spain Passport, DNI & TIE Photo Tool – 26×32mm Official Format

26×32 mm (width × height)
614×756 pixels at 600 DPI
70–80% of frame (22–26mm)

Spain Visa Photo Tool – 35×45mm Schengen Format

35×45 mm (Schengen standard)
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32–36 mm (71–80% of frame)

Sweden Passport, National ID & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
31-36 mm (69-80% of frame)

Switzerland Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Fedpol/Schengen Format

35×45 mm (no border)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
29–34 mm (chin to skull, 64–76% of frame)

Syria Passport, Visa & ID Photo Tool — 40×60mm Official Format

40×60 mm (width × height)
945×1417 pixels at 600 DPI
38 mm (63% of frame)

Taiwan (台灣) Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm BOCA Format

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
Min 413×531px, JPEG, RGB 24-bit, ≤5MB

Tanzania Passport Photo Tool - 40×45mm Official Format

40×45 mm
945×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
30-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Tanzania Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm eVisa & Embassy Format

35×45 mm (width × height)
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
JPG or JPEG only

Thailand Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 35×45mm Standard Format

35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
~34.5 mm (approximately 70-77% of frame)

Trinidad and Tobago Passport Photo Tool – 31×41mm ICAO Format

31×41 mm
732×968 pixels at 600 DPI
70-80% of frame (28.7–32.8 mm chin to crown)

Turkey Passport & Visa Photo Tool - 50×60mm Biometric Format

50×60 mm (5×6 cm)
1181×1417 pixels at 600 DPI
70-80% of photo height (42-48 mm)

UK Photo ID Maker - 35×45mm for Passport, Driving Licence, Visa & Bus Pass

35×45 mm (all UK ID documents)
413×531 pixels at 300 DPI
29-34 mm (64-76% of frame)

Ukraine Passport Photo Tool — 35×45mm for Internal & International Passport

35×45 mm
826×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
31-36 mm (70-80% of frame)

Ukraine Visa Photo Tool — 30×40mm eVisa & Embassy Format

30×40 mm (width × height)
450×600 pixels, JPEG
≤300 KB recommended

US Photo ID Tool - 2×2 Inch for Passport, Visa, Green Card & DV Lottery

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
600×600 pixels at 300 DPI
1–1⅜ inches (50-69% of frame)

Uzbekistan Passport & Visa Photo Tool – 35×45mm eVisa & Print Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
413×531 pixels at 300 DPI, JPEG

Venezuela Passport Photo Tool — 2×2 Inch (51×51mm) Official Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
1200×1200 pixels at 600 DPI
66–75% of photo height

Venezuela Visa Photo Tool — 30×40mm (3×4cm) Official Format

30×40 mm (3×4 cm)
709×945 pixels at 600 DPI
30 mm (75% of frame)

Vietnam Passport Photo Tool - 4×6 cm (40×60mm) Official Format

4×6 cm (40×60 mm)
945×1417 pixels at 600 DPI
70-80% of photo height (~36mm chin to crown)

Vietnam Visa Photo Tool - 2×2 Inch (51×51mm) Alternative Format

2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
900×900 pixels, JPG/JPEG/GIF
≤1024 KB (1 MB)

Vietnam Visa Photo Tool - 4×6 cm eVisa & Visa on Arrival Format

4×6 cm (40×60 mm)
600×900 pixels, JPG/JPEG/GIF
≤1024 KB (1 MB)

Zimbabwe Passport Photo Tool — 35×45mm Official Format

35×45 mm
827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
32–36 mm (71–80% of frame)

Zimbabwe Visa Photo Tool — 35×45mm eVisa & Embassy Format

35×45 mm
600×800 pixels, JPEG
≤240 KB

Best Practices

Use plain solid backgrounds—white, off-white, light gray, or cream depending on country requirements
Face camera directly with neutral expression—no smiling, mouth closed, eyes open and visible
Remove glasses unless medically required with documentation—reflections cause automatic rejections
Ensure even lighting without shadows on face or background—indirect natural light works best
Wear clothing contrasting with background—avoid white shirts on white backgrounds
Check country rules for head coverings, religious attire, and uniform restrictions before shooting
Photos must be recent (1-6 months depending on country) showing current appearance
Avoid filters, beauty mode, or editing that alters facial features—most countries detect and reject

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries and ID documents are supported?

Supports passports, visa applications, driving licences (provisional and full), national ID cards, residence permits, and travel documents across multiple countries. Each configuration includes country-specific dimensions, background colors, head positioning ratios, and biometric requirements per official government standards.

What are biometric passport photo standards?

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Document 9303 defines biometric standards: neutral expression, both eyes open and visible, mouth closed, face and shoulders squared to camera, head centered with 70-80% height ratio, plain light background, even lighting without shadows, minimum 600 DPI resolution, no glasses (except medical exemption), no head coverings (except religious/medical with documentation). Each country implements ICAO baseline differently.

Can I use one photo for multiple applications?

Often yes within same country if dimensions match. UK: same 35×45mm for passport, visa, driving licence, bus pass. US: 2×2 inch works for passport, most visas, green card. However, verify each application—some countries have separate standards (India passport 51×51mm vs visa 50×50mm). Photos have recency limits (UK 1 month, US 6 months), so timing matters for multiple applications.

Why do applications get rejected for photos?

Top rejection reasons: incorrect dimensions or head height ratio (most common), shadows on face/background, glasses with glare or frames blocking eyes, uneven lighting, eyes closed/partially closed, visible teeth/smiling, head tilt or rotation, busy/patterned background, photo too old, low resolution/pixelation, red-eye, unauthorized headwear, digital filters or heavy editing, uniforms visible (country-dependent).

How do I print photos at correct size?

Download generated file and print at photo services (Boots, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Costco) specifying 'passport photo' or exact dimensions. For home printing: use photo-quality paper (matte preferred for government applications), select 'actual size' (no scaling), enable color management, print at highest quality (600+ DPI). Print sheet includes multiple copies with cut guides. Single photo downloads work for online applications (passport renewals, digital visa submissions).

Do I need professional photo studio?

No. Studios guarantee compliance but charge $15-30. DIY with proper setup: plain wall, indirect natural lighting or diffused flash, camera at eye level 4-6 feet away, neutral expression, shoulders squared. This tool validates specifications before submission, ensuring compliance without studio fees. Cost: $0.25-0.50 per print at retail vs $15-30 studio. Family of four saves $60-120.