Before submitting any visa application, run through this checklist. A rejected visa photo can delay your entire application by weeks.
Create Your Compliant Visa PhotoUS/India: 2×2 inch. UK/EU/Australia: 35×45mm. Canada: 50×70mm. Check the specific requirement — wrong size = instant rejection.
US/India/Canada: white. UK/EU: light grey or cream. Always verify — this varies by country and is the #1 rejection cause.
Banned in almost all countries since 2016–2018. Remove all eyewear.
Stand away from the wall. Use front-facing, even light.
Both eyes fully open and visible. No smiling with teeth.
Most countries: 6 months. USCIS green card: 30 days. India passport: 3 months. Know your country's rule.
India/EU: 70–80%. US: head 1–1⅜ inch in 2×2 frame. Verify head size is within spec.
No inkjet banding, blurring, or pixelation. Print at 300 DPI minimum on glossy photo paper.
Usually JPEG. Check your portal's specific max file size (DS-160: 240KB; India e-Visa: 1MB). PassportSnap outputs the correct size automatically.
| Country | Size | Background | Recency | Digital Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA (DS-160) | 2×2 in | White | 6 months | 240KB JPEG |
| 🇬🇧 UK Visa | 35×45mm | Light grey | 6 months | Varies |
| 🇮🇳 India e-Visa | 2×2 in | White | 6 months | 1MB JPEG |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 50×70mm | White | 6 months | 4MB JPEG |
| 🇪🇺 Schengen | 35×45mm | White/grey | 6 months | Varies |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 35×45mm | White | 6 months | Varies |
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