Photo & ID Standards · 8 min read · 2026-11-03
Complete Guide to Official Passport & Visa Photo Dimensions (US, UK, EU Schengen, Canada & India)
Key Takeaway
Exact millimeter and pixel dimensions, head-height ratios, background colors, and 4x6-inch print-sheet layouts so your application is never rejected.
Government portals reject up to 22% of self-submitted passport and visa photos due to incorrect aspect ratios, low print resolution, or improper head centering.
## Official Biometric Size Table (ICAO Doc 9303)
| Region / Document | Physical Dimensions | Pixels at 600 DPI | Background Color |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (Passport & DS-160 Visa)** | 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) | 1200 × 1200 px | Plain White (`#FFFFFF`) |
| **UK, EU & Schengen Visa** | 35 × 45 mm | 827 × 1063 px | Light Grey (`#F2F2F2`) |
| **Canada Passport** | 50 × 70 mm | 1181 × 1654 px | Plain White (`#FFFFFF`) |
| **India OCI & e-Visa** | 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) | 1200 × 1200 px | Plain White (`#FFFFFF`) |
| **Japan Residence & Resume** | 30 × 40 mm | 709 × 945 px | White or Light Blue |
## Printing 6 Photos on a Standard 4×6-Inch Sheet
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