Every country sets its own passport and visa photo size. Here’s a quick chart of the most common ones in millimetres and inches — and a free tool to crop your photo to any of them at home.
📷 Open the free Passport Photo MakerPick your country or type any custom size — no upload, 100% private| Country / region | Size (mm) | Size (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 51 × 51 mm | 2 × 2 in |
| India | 51 × 51 mm | 2 × 2 in |
| United Kingdom | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Schengen / EU | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Australia | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Japan | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| China (visa) | 33 × 48 mm | 1.3 × 1.9 in |
| Canada | 50 × 70 mm | 1.97 × 2.76 in |
| Generic ID / many others | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
Sizes are the commonly published specifications and can change or vary by document type (passport, visa, ID, licence). Always confirm the exact requirement with the official authority you are applying to before printing. This chart is general help only.
Why are passport photo sizes different by country?
Each government sets its own standard for size and head proportions. Many follow the ICAO biometric guideline (35×45 mm), while the US and India use a 2×2 inch square.
What’s the most common passport photo size?
35 × 45 mm is used by the UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, Japan and many others. The US and India use 2 × 2 inches.
Can one tool make all of these?
Yes. The free maker includes country presets and a custom-size option in mm, inches or pixels.