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A clear, front-facing photo with good lighting works best
Getting a passport or visa photo the right size
Passport and visa photos get rejected more often for sizing and framing mistakes than almost anything else — a head that's slightly too large for the frame, or a print that comes out at the wrong physical dimensions. This tool starts from a size preset for your country, so the crop, the print dimensions, and the head-height proportions are set correctly from the beginning.
Common passport photo sizes
| Country / region | Photo size |
|---|---|
| United States | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
| United Kingdom | 35 × 45 mm |
| Schengen / EU visa | 35 × 45 mm |
| India | 35 × 45 mm |
| China visa | 33 × 48 mm |
| Canada | 50 × 70 mm |
These figures are correct as of general published guidance, but requirements do change and some countries have secondary rules about head size within the frame, background color, and glasses. Always confirm against your destination country's current official guidance before printing.
Why the print sheet matters
Passport offices generally want multiple copies, and most photo printers charge per print regardless of how much of the paper you use. Laying several copies of the same cropped photo onto one standard 4×6 inch sheet means one trip to a printer produces enough copies for a passport application, a backup, and often a visa application too.
Tips for a photo that's more likely to be accepted
- Use even, front-facing lighting with no harsh shadows across the face.
- Keep a neutral expression with both eyes open, mouth closed, looking directly at the camera.
- Avoid glasses with glare, hats, or anything covering the face, unless worn for religious reasons that are explicitly permitted.
- Use a plain, light-colored background — the tool's crop guide won't fix a background that isn't already acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
Is this guaranteed to be accepted?
No tool can guarantee acceptance, since passport offices also check lighting, expression, and background against rules that vary by country and change periodically. This tool handles the size and layout correctly; the photo itself still needs to meet the other requirements.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes, as long as it's a clear, well-lit, front-facing photo with enough resolution to crop without becoming blurry or pixelated.