{"name":"ID Photo passport & visa photo specifications","license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution required","attribution":"https://passportphoto.world","generatedAt":"2026-09-24T11:24:23.072Z","specs":[{"id":"in-passport","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","document":"passport","title":"India Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/india/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":35,"heightMm":45},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":413,"height":531},"headHeightMm":{"min":25,"max":35},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance","Face fully visible from hairline to chin"],"officialSource":{"title":"Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs","url":"https://www.passportindia.gov.in"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"in-evisa","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","document":"visa","title":"India e-Visa Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/india/e-visa-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":51,"heightMm":51},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":602,"height":602},"headHeightMm":{"min":25,"max":35},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":{"minFileKb":10,"maxFileKb":1024},"note":"The official page requires a square JPEG of 10 KB–1 MB with a plain white or light-colored background; it does not state a pixel size.","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Indian Visa Online — e-Visa photo and document requirements","url":"https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html"},"review":{"status":"verified","verifiedAt":"2026-09-24","notes":"JPEG, 10 KB–1 MB, square (height = width), plain white or light-colored background confirmed. The official page states no pixel range, so it was removed."}},{"id":"cn-passport","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","document":"passport","title":"China Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/china/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":33,"heightMm":48},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":390,"height":567},"headHeightMm":{"min":28,"max":33},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":"These are the rules for Chinese passports applied for at embassies and consulates abroad. In mainland China the National Immigration Administration guide applies (head height 30–34 mm; white, light gray or light blue background), and photos are usually taken by certified studios.","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance","Face fully visible from hairline to chin"],"officialSource":{"title":"Embassy of the PRC in the USA — passport photo requirements","url":"https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/lsfw/zj/hzlxz/201903/t20190309_5098803.htm"},"review":{"status":"verified","verifiedAt":"2026-09-24","notes":"33x48 mm, head 28–33 mm (width 15–22 mm), white background confirmed for passports issued abroad. NIA domestic guide differs: head 30–34 mm, white/light gray/light blue background."}},{"id":"cn-visa","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","document":"visa","title":"China Visa Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/china/visa-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":33,"heightMm":48},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":385,"height":560},"headHeightMm":{"min":28,"max":33},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":{"widthPx":{"min":354,"max":420},"heightPx":{"min":472,"max":560},"minFileKb":40,"maxFileKb":120},"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance","Face fully visible from hairline to chin"],"officialSource":{"title":"Chinese Visa Application Service Center — photo requirements","url":"https://www.visaforchina.cn/SGP3_ZH/tongzhigonggao/220363080213860352.html"},"review":{"status":"verified","verifiedAt":"2026-09-24","notes":"354–420 x 472–560 px, 40–120 KB, 33x48 mm, head 28–33 mm (width 15–22 mm), white or near-white background, no border confirmed on visa center and embassy pages."}},{"id":"us-passport","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","document":"passport","title":"US Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/united-states/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":51,"heightMm":51},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":602,"height":602},"headHeightMm":{"min":25,"max":35},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white or off-white"},"digital":{"minFileKb":54,"maxFileKb":10240},"note":"For online passport renewal the photo file must be 54 KB–10 MB (JPG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF).","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"U.S. Department of State — Passport Photos","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html"},"review":{"status":"verified","verifiedAt":"2026-09-24","notes":"2x2 in, head 25–35 mm, white/off-white background, online renewal file 54 KB–10 MB confirmed. Passport pages state no pixel size or eye line, so those were removed."}},{"id":"us-visa","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","document":"visa","title":"US Visa Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/united-states/visa-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":51,"heightMm":51},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":602,"height":602},"headHeightMm":{"min":25,"max":35},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":{"min":28,"max":35},"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white or off-white"},"digital":{"widthPx":{"min":600,"max":1200},"heightPx":{"min":600,"max":1200},"maxFileKb":240},"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"U.S. Department of State — Visa photo digital image requirements","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/digital-image-requirements.html"},"review":{"status":"verified","verifiedAt":"2026-09-24","notes":"Size, head 25–35 mm, eye line 28–35 mm, 600–1200 px, JPEG ≤240 kB, white/off-white background confirmed on State Dept pages (read via the official adoption.state.gov mirror; travel.state.gov blocks automated access)."}},{"id":"id-passport","country":"Indonesia","countryCode":"ID","document":"passport","title":"Indonesia Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/indonesia/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":40,"heightMm":60},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":472,"height":709},"headHeightMm":{"min":32,"max":40},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":"Passport photos in Indonesia are usually taken by the immigration office during the appointment.","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Directorate General of Immigration Indonesia","url":"https://www.imigrasi.go.id"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"pk-passport","country":"Pakistan","countryCode":"PK","document":"passport","title":"Pakistan Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/pakistan/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":35,"heightMm":45},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":413,"height":531},"headHeightMm":{"min":32,"max":36},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"DGIP Online Passport — photo requirements","url":"https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/photo-requirements"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"ng-passport","country":"Nigeria","countryCode":"NG","document":"passport","title":"Nigeria Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/nigeria/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":35,"heightMm":45},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":413,"height":531},"headHeightMm":{"min":32,"max":36},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance","Face fully visible from hairline to chin"],"officialSource":{"title":"Nigeria Immigration Service","url":"https://immigration.gov.ng"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"br-passport","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","document":"passport","title":"Brazil Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/brazil/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":50,"heightMm":70},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":591,"height":827},"headHeightMm":{"min":34,"max":45},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":"In Brazil the Federal Police usually takes the photo at the appointment; a 5×7 cm photo is typically needed only for young children or when applying at some consulates abroad.","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Polícia Federal — Passaporte","url":"https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/passaporte"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"br-id-card","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","document":"id-card","title":"Brazil 3x4 Photo for RG (ID Card)","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/brazil/3x4-id-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":30,"heightMm":40},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":354,"height":472},"headHeightMm":{"min":22,"max":28},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":"The photo for the RG / national identity card is usually taken at the issuing office; a 3×4 photo may be requested for young children.","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Governo Federal — Carteira de Identidade Nacional","url":"https://www.gov.br"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"bd-passport","country":"Bangladesh","countryCode":"BD","document":"passport","title":"Bangladesh Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/bangladesh/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":45,"heightMm":55},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":531,"height":650},"headHeightMm":{"min":36,"max":44},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":"At Bangladesh e-passport enrolment, applicants aged 6 and over are usually photographed on site; a printed photo may be required for children under 6.","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Bangladesh e-Passport Portal","url":"https://www.epassport.gov.bd"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"ru-passport","country":"Russia","countryCode":"RU","document":"passport","title":"Russia International Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/russia/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":35,"heightMm":45},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":413,"height":531},"headHeightMm":{"min":32,"max":36},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":"For the 10-year biometric passport the photo is taken on site; printed photos are needed for the 5-year passport. The official rule is that the face takes up 70–80% of the photo.","requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Consular Department of the Russian MFA — foreign passport documents","url":"https://www.kdmid.ru/cons/passports/list-of-documents-required-for-registration-of-foreign-passports/"},"review":{"status":"verified","verifiedAt":"2026-09-24","notes":"35x45 mm and white even background confirmed. Official head rule: face 70–80% of the photo; 32–36 mm is that range applied to 45 mm."}},{"id":"ru-visa","country":"Russia","countryCode":"RU","document":"visa","title":"Russia Visa Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/russia/visa-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":35,"heightMm":45},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":413,"height":531},"headHeightMm":{"min":32,"max":36},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Consular Department of the Russian MFA — visas","url":"https://www.kdmid.ru/cons/visas/"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"et-passport","country":"Ethiopia","countryCode":"ET","document":"passport","title":"Ethiopia Passport Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/ethiopia/passport-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":30,"heightMm":40},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":354,"height":472},"headHeightMm":{"min":22,"max":28},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia","url":"https://www.ics.gov.et"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}},{"id":"et-evisa","country":"Ethiopia","countryCode":"ET","document":"visa","title":"Ethiopia e-Visa Photo","url":"https://passportphoto.world/en/ethiopia/e-visa-photo","sizeMm":{"widthMm":35,"heightMm":45},"printDpi":300,"outputPx":{"width":413,"height":531},"headHeightMm":{"min":32,"max":36},"eyeLineFromBottomMm":null,"background":{"hex":"#FFFFFF","name":"white"},"digital":null,"note":null,"requirements":["Taken within the last 6 months","Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open","Face the camera directly, head not tilted","No glasses","No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible","Even lighting with no shadows on face or background","Plain background with no patterns or objects","No filters or retouching that changes your appearance"],"officialSource":{"title":"Ethiopia e-Visa","url":"https://www.evisa.gov.et"},"review":{"status":"needs_review"}}]}