Passport Photo Size by Country: Print & Digital Guide
Requirements vary by country and by online service. The values below are reference points, not a guarantee of acceptance; check the current issuing authority instructions for your application.
comparePassport photo sizes by country (2026)
Print-size conversions are calculated at 300 DPI where shown. Digital portal dimensions are listed separately and are not inferred from DPI.
| Country | Physical Size | Pixels (300 DPI) | Max File Size | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India (Passport Seva digital guidance) | 35 x 45 mm photo ratio | 630 x 810 px | Check active portal | Open tool → |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Passport print: 2 x 2 in; renewal digital rules differ | 600 x 600 px = 2 x 2 in at 300 ppi | Renewal: 54 KB-10 MB; visa: up to 240 KB | Open tool → |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Passport print: 35 x 45 mm | Digital: at least 600 x 750 px | Visa: 50 KB-6 MB; passport digital: 50 KB-10 MB | Open tool → |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Print: 50 x 70 mm; online renewal differs | 591 x 827 px print equivalent at 300 ppi | Online renewal: 200 KB-5 MB | Open tool → |
| 🇪🇺 Schengen (EU) | 3.5 x 4.5 cm | 420 x 540 px | 200 KB | Open tool → |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Print: 35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm high | 413 x 531 px = 35 x 45 mm at 300 ppi | No universal digital KB rule | Open tool → |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 3.5 x 4.5 cm | 413 x 531 px | - | Open tool → |
| 🇨🇳 China | 3.3 x 4.8 cm | 390 x 567 px | - | Open tool → |
Why passport photo sizes are specified in pixels
Physical print dimensions and digital upload pixel dimensions are different requirements. DPI can convert a physical print size into a pixel estimate, but it does not establish a portal's digital upload specification.
pixels = (cm ÷ 2.54) x DPI
Example: 3.5 cm at 300 DPI = about 413 pixels for a print-size conversion.
For India, the published Passport Seva ICAO photo guidance lists a digital image of 630 x 810 pixels, a white background, and face coverage of 80-85%. It says the photo should be unaltered by computer software. The 413 x 531 value is instead a 300-DPI conversion for a physical 35 x 45 mm print and should not be substituted for the digital specification.
Read the Passport Seva ICAO photo guidance
Key differences between countries
- India Passport Seva digital guidance - lists 630 x 810 px; use the active portal for file-size and file-type limits.
- Print conversions - 35 x 45 mm at 300 DPI is about 413 x 531 px; this calculation is not itself a digital portal rule.
- United States - unique square format (2 x 2 inches = 600 x 600 px). No other major country uses this shape.
- Canada - larger than most at 5 x 7 cm (591 x 827 px at 300 DPI).
- China - slightly different at 3.3 x 4.8 cm (390 x 567 px).
Dimension converters
Passport Cropper
Crop photo to passport framing
3.5x4.5 Photo Maker
Convert a physical 35x45 mm size to pixels
3.5 cm → px
India, UK, EU passports
4.5 cm → px
Height dimension converter
35 mm → px
Millimeter conversion
45 mm → px
Millimeter conversion
413x531 → cm
Reverse: pixels to physical
cm → pixels
Custom cm calculator
Set DPI to 300
Fix DPI metadata
DPI Checker
Check current DPI
Frequently Asked Questions
What pixel dimensions does the India Passport Seva photo guidance list?
The published Passport Seva ICAO photo guidance lists 630 x 810 pixels, a white background, face coverage of 80-85%, and says the photo should be unaltered by computer software. Check the active portal for file type and file-size limits.
What is the US passport photo size in pixels?
A printed US passport photo is 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); 600 x 600 pixels is its equivalent at 300 ppi when printed to scale. Online passport renewal requires an original, unedited photo and has separate file rules. The 240 KB limit applies to digital visa-image guidance, not passport renewals.
Does 413 x 531 px meet the digital Passport Seva dimensions?
413 x 531 px is approximately the 300-DPI conversion of a physical 35 x 45 mm print. The published Passport Seva digital photo guidance lists 630 x 810 px, so do not treat the print conversion as the portal upload specification.
Does the Passport Seva guidance specify a file-size limit here?
The linked ICAO photo guidance specifies dimensions and image appearance, but not a file-size ceiling. Check the live Passport Seva form for its current file type and size limits.