ID photos: requirements, sizes and common mistakes

What photo will be accepted for a passport, visa or driving licence, and how to take it at home without a photo studio.

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1x1 Picture: Size in cm and Where You Need It 1x1 picture size in cm, inches and pixels, the white background rule for the TIN ID, where to submit it, and how to print 1x1 copies on 4R paper. 8 min
Australian passport photo requirements 2026 Australian passport photo requirements: 35–40 × 45–50 mm, a 32–36 mm face, a white or light grey background, and the print rules for paper photos. 8 min
Can you smile in a passport photo? Can you smile in a US passport photo? What travel.state.gov says about expression, why older guides mention a natural smile, and how to get it right. 6 min
China Visa Photo Requirements China visa photo requirements for US applicants: 48×33 mm print, head height 28–33 mm, white background, neutral face, one recent photo. 7 min
SelfieDoc Don’t want to go to a photo studio? Upload a selfie and we’ll prepare a photo for your passport, visa or other documents to their rules. Create a photo online
DV-2027 lottery photo requirements: size, file and common mistakes DV-2027 photo rules for entrants from Ghana, Kenya and Nepal: a 600×600 pixel square JPEG up to 240 KB, white background, no glasses. Common mistakes and a checklist. 9 min
How Much Are Passport Photos? Store Prices and Cheaper Options Passport photo cost compared: Walgreens $16.99 for two 2×2 prints, USPS $15, how to check CVS, and cheaper options that still meet State Department rules. 7 min
Background of a passport photo: what color the State Department accepts What background a US passport photo needs: plain white or off-white, no shadows or texture. Why blue or gray doesn't fit and how to set it up at home. 8 min
Dimensions of a passport photo: inches, mm and pixels US passport photo dimensions: 2×2 in (51×51 mm), head 1–1 3/8 in, digital file rules, plus the size of the passport book and passport card. 7 min
Singapore visa photo size and requirements for Indian applicants Singapore visa photo size for Indian applicants: 35×45 mm, colour, plain white background, taken within 3 months. How many photos to give the visa agent. 7 min
Stamp size photo: size in cm and where it's needed Stamp size photo has no official size in India. See how to find the size your form needs, how it differs from passport size and how to get prints. 7 min
UAE Visa Photo Size and Dubai Visa Photo Requirements UAE visa photo size, background, face size and age limit, plus what Indian applicants should check before applying for a Dubai or UAE visa. Checked October 2026. 6 min
Driving Licence Photo Requirements 2026: DVLA and DVA Driving licence photo rules for the UK: when DVLA needs a printed passport-type photo, DVA's 45×35 mm size for Northern Ireland, fees and provisional tips. 7 min
UK passport photo requirements 2026 UK passport photo requirements from GOV.UK: 45×35 mm print, 29–34 mm head, cream or light grey background, 600×750 px digital minimum, 50 KB–10 MB. 8 min
US Passport Photo Requirements 2026 US passport photo requirements: 2×2 in (51×51 mm), head 1–1 3/8 in, white or off-white background, no glasses, color photo from the last 6 months. 8 min
USCIS Photo Requirements 2026: Size, Background and Forms USCIS Policy Manual photo rules: two 2×2 inch color photos, white to off-white background, thin glossy paper. Check your form’s instructions. 7 min
What to wear for a passport photo What to wear for a US passport photo: the official clothing bans, head covering exceptions, whether white or a suit is OK, and how to avoid outfit mistakes. 7 min
Driving licence photo size for Sarathi: photo and signature upload rules Sarathi photo and signature rules for a learner or driving licence: 420×525 px, 10–20 KB JPG, light background, signature 256×64 px, and when no upload is needed. 6 min
Indian passport photo size: when you need one and what it must look like When an Indian passport actually needs a photo: 4.5×3.5 cm prints for DPC, Speed Post and CSC, and the 630×810 px upload for applying from abroad. 8 min
JEE Main photo size and rules: scanned photo, live photo and exam-day print JEE Main photo rules from the NTA bulletin: colour JPG of 10–200 KB, 80% face with ears visible, white background, plus the live photo and the print for exam day. 6 min
Nigerian passport photo size: what the NIS portal accepts Nigerian passport photo for the NIS portal: 600×800 px, under 2 MB, white background, no glasses, ears visible. Plus the printed photos your guarantor signs. 7 min
NYSC passport photograph: what the portal asks for NYSC passport photograph for registration: 2×2 inches, white or off-white background, face and ears fully visible, no shadows. What to check before you submit. 6 min
PAN card photo size: Form 93, Protean, UTIITSL and e-KYC PAN card photo size for Form 93 (4.5×3.5 cm), Protean online uploads (3.5×2.5 cm, 200 dpi, 20 KB) and UTIITSL, plus when Aadhaar e-KYC needs no photo. 7 min
Passport photograph size in Nigeria: one table for every document Passport photograph sizes in Nigeria side by side: NIS 600×800 px, NYSC 2×2 in, US visa, Schengen 35×45 mm, and where the photo is taken on the spot. 7 min
How to take a passport photograph with your phone at home Take a passport photograph at home with your phone: white wall or sheet, daylight from a window, no filters, then crop to 600×800 px and check the KB size. 7 min
Passport size photo size: cm, inches, pixels and KB for Indian forms Passport size photo in India: 3.5×4.5 cm, 1.38×1.77 inches, 413×531 px at 300 dpi. Plus the exact pixel and KB limits for passport, PAN, Sarathi, voter ID and JEE. 7 min
Schengen visa photo size: rules for applicants from India and Nigeria Schengen visa photo: 35×45 mm, white background, face 70–80% of the frame, not older than six months. How many photos Germany asks for in India and Nigeria. 7 min
US visa photo requirements for the DS-160 and the interview US visa photo: square JPEG 600×600 to 1200×1200 px, up to 240 kB, white background, no glasses. Notes for applicants in Nigeria (Lagos) and India (VAC). 7 min
Voter ID photo size for Form 6: what the Election Commission actually asks for Voter ID (EPIC) photo size from the ECI guidelines: 4.5×3.5 cm, white background, unsigned. What changes for online Form 6, Form 8 photo updates and Form 6A. 6 min
Gosuslugi photo: where you need it, what to upload and how to take it Which applications on Russia's Gosuslugi portal need a photo, the MVD photo rules, how many prints to bring to your appointment and how to take it at home. 12 min
Photos for the voenkomat: size and number for each step How many photos to bring to a Russian military enlistment office and what size: six 3×4 for registration, 25×35 mm for a military ID, 30×40 mm for officers. 11 min
Russian passport photo: 35×45 mm size and all the requirements Russian internal passport photo rules: 35×45 mm, white background, head size, glasses and clothing, straight from MVD Order No. 773, plus common myths. 13 min