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Passport Photo Requirements
by Country

Official government specifications for every supported country. PassportSnap automatically applies the correct dimensions and compliance rules when you select your country.

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United States

US Passport

Size

2" × 2"

Resolution

600×600px

Background

Plain white or off-white

State Department standard. Used for US passport, visa, and green card applications.

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United Kingdom

GB Passport

Size

35 × 45mm

Resolution

413×531px

Background

Light grey or cream

HMPO standard. Face must be between 29–34mm from chin to crown.

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Canada

CA Passport

Size

50 × 70mm

Resolution

591×827px

Background

Plain white

IRCC standard. Two identical photos required. Face 31–36mm (eyes visible, no headwear).

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Australia

AU Passport

Size

35 × 45mm

Resolution

413×531px

Background

Plain white or light grey

DFAT standard. Head must occupy 32–36mm of the 45mm height.

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India

IN Passport

Size

2" × 2"

Resolution

600×600px

Background

Plain white

MEA standard. White background mandatory, eyes open, looking straight at camera.

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Germany

DE Passport

Size

35 × 45mm

Resolution

413×531px

Background

Plain white or light grey

ISO/ICAO compliant biometric. Face 32–36mm, neutral expression.

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France

FR Passport

Size

35 × 45mm

Resolution

413×531px

Background

Plain white or light grey

ANTS standard. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking straight.

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Japan

JP Passport

Size

35 × 45mm

Resolution

413×531px

Background

Plain white

MOFA standard. No shadows on background or face. Taken within last 6 months.

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New Zealand

NZ Passport

Size

35 × 45mm

Resolution

413×531px

Background

Plain white or light grey

DIA standard. Must be taken in last 6 months. Neutral expression.

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Singapore

SG Passport

Size

35 × 45mm

Resolution

413×531px

Background

Plain white

ICA standard. White background mandatory, face centered.

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