Passport Photo Size Guide by Country 2025

Passport Photo Sizes by Country

Country	Size (W × H)	Head Height	Background
🇺🇸 USA	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)	25–35 mm	White/off-white
🇬🇧 UK	35 × 45 mm	29–34 mm	Light grey/cream
🇮🇳 India	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)	75–80% of frame	Bright white
🇨🇦 Canada	50 × 70 mm	31–36 mm	White
🇦🇺 Australia	35 × 45 mm	32–36 mm	White/light
🇩🇪 Germany	35 × 45 mm	70–80% of height	Light grey/white
🇿🇦 South Africa	35 × 45 mm	32–36 mm	White
🇨🇭 Switzerland	35 × 45 mm	70–80% of height	White/light grey
🇫🇷 France	35 × 45 mm	32–36 mm	Light grey
🇮🇹 Italy	35 × 45 mm	32–36 mm	White/light grey
🇪🇸 Spain	32 × 26 mm	Varies	White
🇯🇵 Japan	35 × 45 mm	34 mm	White/light
🇧🇷 Brazil	30 × 40 mm	Varies	White
🇳🇿 New Zealand	35 × 45 mm	32–36 mm	Light grey/white

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Most Common Passport Photo Sizes

35 × 45 mm (Most Common Globally)

This is the most widely used passport photo size in the world. It applies to UK, Australia, Germany, South Africa, Switzerland, France, Italy, New Zealand, and most other countries. This is also the Schengen Area standard.

51 × 51 mm / 2 × 2 inches (US and India)

The United States and India both use a square format — 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). This is also used for USCIS applications (green card, visa).

50 × 70 mm (Canada)

Canada uses a unique size — taller than most other countries. The 50×70 mm format is used for passports, PR cards, and citizenship applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard passport photo size?

There is no single global standard. The most common sizes are 35×45 mm (UK, EU, Australia) and 51×51 mm (US, India). Canada uses 50×70 mm. Always check the specific requirements for your country.

Can I use the same passport photo for different countries?

Only if the countries share the same size requirement. UK and Australia both use 35×45 mm, so the same photo works for both. A US photo (51×51 mm) won't meet UK requirements.

Does PassportSnap support all these countries?

PassportSnap currently supports US, UK, India, Canada, Australia, Germany, South Africa, and Switzerland — the most commonly needed formats. More countries are being added.