Passport Photo Size Guide: India, US, Schengen, UK Dimensions

Quick Answer

The Indian passport photo size is 35mm x 45mm. The US passport and visa photo is 2 x 2 inches (51mm x 51mm). The Schengen and UK passport photo is 35mm x 45mm. All require a plain white or light background and should be printed at 300 DPI.

Passport and Visa Photo Sizes by Country

Country / Document

Size

At 300 DPI

Background

|---|---|---|---|

India Passport	35 x 45 mm	413 x 531 px	White
India Visa	51 x 51 mm (2x2 in)	600 x 600 px	White
US Passport and Visa	51 x 51 mm (2x2 in)	600 x 600 px	White
Schengen Visa	35 x 45 mm	413 x 531 px	Light grey/white
UK Passport	35 x 45 mm	413 x 531 px	Light grey/cream
Canada Passport	50 x 70 mm	590 x 826 px	White

Photo Requirements (Most Countries)

The face should fill 70-80% of the frame. Eyes should be open and level, looking straight at the camera. Expression should be neutral (no smiling for most countries). Background must be plain and light. No shadows on the face or background. Photo taken within the last 6 months.

How to Make a Passport Photo at Home Free

Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain white wall in good, even light

Open a passport photo maker tool

Select your country and document type

Crop, zoom, and position so your face fills the frame correctly

Download the photo at the exact size and 300 DPI

Print at a photo shop or upload directly to the application

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Wrong dimensions (using a square crop for a 35x45mm requirement). Face too small or too large in the frame. Shadows behind the head. Smiling when a neutral expression is required. Low resolution that looks pixelated when printed.

Privacy

A browser-based passport photo maker processes your photo on your device without uploading it, which matters for a photo tied to your identity documents.