Guide
Passport & visa photo requirements
Head size, background, lighting, glasses, and exactly when you can smile — explained clearly and verified against official government sources. Every rule below is the same one Snapassport checks your photo against, free, before you pay.
Expression — when can you smile?
This is the most misunderstood rule. The short version: the US passport is the only common document that lets you smile — and even then only a closed-mouth smile. The US Department of State puts it plainly: “You can smile in your photo. Just make sure your eyes are open and your mouth is closed.”
Many authorities require a neutral expression with the mouth closed, but the exact rule and child exceptions vary by document and issuing mission. We show the source-backed requirement for the document you choose. When unsure, a calm, neutral expression is the safest starting point.
Background
Start with your best shot: stand against a plain, light wall with even lighting. Your Premium Photo can replace the background with the color required by your selected document.
Glasses & head coverings
Glasses: the United States rejects all glasses in passport and visa photos unless you provide a signed medical statement. Most other authorities reject any glasses with glare, tint, or frames that cover the eyes — so it’s safest to take them off.
Head coverings: rules vary by issuing authority. Many allow a daily religious or medical covering when the full face is visible and shadow-free; some do not state an exception. Check the selected document’s sourced guidance.
Requirements by document
The 220 documents Snapassport supports, each mapped to its official size, background, and expression rule. Tap a document for its full, sourced requirements — glasses, head coverings, lighting and red-eye included — or the source to read the authority’s own page.
| Document | Size | Glasses allowed | Head height | Output resolution | Max file size | Background | Expression | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Afghanistan Passport | 40×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 945×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 1 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Afghanistan Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 51200 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Antigua and Barbuda Visa Photo · 35×45 mm | 35×45 mm | Yes | 56–78% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Albania Visa Photo — 36×47 mm, MEFA-Compliant | 36×47 mm | No | 70–77% | 425×555 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Angola Passport | 30×40 mm | Yes | 72–85% | 381×496 px @ 300 dpi | 200 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Angola Visa | 30×40 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 381×496 px @ 300 dpi | 200 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Argentina Passport | 40×40 mm | Yes | 66–73% | 472×472 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Argentina Visa | 40×40 mm | No | 66–73% | 472×472 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Austria Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Australia Visa Photo — 35×45 mm, Home Affairs Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 72–79% | 1244×1600 px @ 300 dpi | 3500 KB (JPEG) | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Australia Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 10 MB (JPEG) | White / Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Azerbaijan Visa | 30×40 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 354×472 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Barbados Visa | 50×50 mm | Yes | 65–71% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Bangladesh Passport Photo · 45×55 mm DIP Compliant | 45×55 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 1063×1299 px @ 300 dpi | 300 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Bangladesh Visa Photo (35×45 mm) — Perfect Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 300 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Belgium Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light grey (or white, light blue, light yellow) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Burkina Faso Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Bulgaria Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light-coloured | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Bahrain Visa | 40×60 mm | Yes | 60–66% | 944×1417 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Burundi Visa Photo Requirements & Online Tool | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | Yes | 49–69% | 602×602 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Benin Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Brunei Visa Photo — 35×45 mm, MFA-Ready | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Bolivia Visa | 30×30 mm | Yes | 65–71% | 288×288 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Bhutan Visa Photo (35×45 mm) — DOI Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Botswana Visa | 30×40 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 709×945 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Belarus Passport Photo · 40×50 mm MVD Compliant | 40×50 mm | No | 64–72% | 945×1181 px @ 300 dpi | — | White (or light grey) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Belarus Visa Photo — 35×45 mm MFA Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Belize Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 70–80% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Canada Passport | 50×70 mm | Yes | 44–51% | 591×827 px @ 300 dpi | 4 MB (JPEG) | White / Light grey / Cream | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Canada Visa (Temporary Resident) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 69–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 4 MB (JPEG) | Plain white or light-coloured | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| DRC Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| DRC Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Central African Republic Visa Photo — 35×45 mm, Embassy Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Republic of the Congo Visa Photo — 2×2 in, Embassy Spec | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 61–68% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Switzerland Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| China Passport | 33×48 mm | Yes | 58–69% | 354×472 px @ 300 dpi | 80 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| China Visa (COVA) | 33×48 mm | Yes | 58–69% | 354×472 px @ 300 dpi | 120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Chile Visa | 50×50 mm | No | 65–71% | 591×591 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Cameroon Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Colombia Visa Photo — 30×40 mm, Cancillería SITAC Ready | 30×40 mm | No | 71–79% | 413×551 px @ 300 dpi | 300 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Costa Rica Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–68% | 591×591 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Cuba Visa Photo — 45×45 mm MINREX Spec | 45×45 mm | Yes | 57–63% | 532×532 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Cabo Verde Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Schengen Passport Photo (EU) · 35×45 mm Online Tool | 35×45 mm | No | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Cyprus Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Germany Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | Light grey / White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Djibouti Visa Photo Requirements & Sizes | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Denmark Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Dominica Visa | 38×45 mm | Yes | 69–80% | 449×531 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Dominican Republic Passport Photo · 2×2 in DGP Spec | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 5 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Dominican Republic Visa Photo — MIREX 40×50 mm Spec | 40×50 mm | Yes | 65–71% | 472×591 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Algeria Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Ecuador Visa | 50×50 mm | No | 65–71% | 591×591 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Estonia Passport Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Egypt Passport | 40×60 mm | No | 60–66% | 472×709 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Egypt Visa Photo Requirements & Sizing | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Eritrea Visa Photo Requirements · 35×45 mm | 35×45 mm | Yes | 53–69% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Spain Passport | 30×40 mm | Yes | 57–63% | 354×472 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Ethiopia Passport | 30×40 mm | No | 71–79% | 709×945 px @ 300 dpi | 2560 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Ethiopia Visa Photo · 35×45 mm, ICS e-Visa Ready | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| EU Passport (ICAO generic) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 10 MB (JPEG) | Plain white or light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Finland Passport Photo — 36×47 mm, Poliisi Compliant | 36×47 mm | Yes | 71–78% | 500×653 px @ 300 dpi | 250 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or white) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Fiji Visa Photo Requirements — 35×45 mm | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Micronesia (FSM) Visa Photo Requirements & Print Size | 30.479999999999997×45.72 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 356×525 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| France Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 826×1062 px @ 300 dpi | 1 MB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Gabon Visa Photo · 35×45 mm DGDI e-Visa Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Grenada Visa Photo Requirements & Sizing | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 69–80% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Georgia Visa Photo · MFA & VFS Spec · Perfect Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 3072 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Ghana Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Gambia Visa Photo Requirements — 2×2 in, GID Spec | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 49–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Guinea Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–78% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 200 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Greece Passport Photo · 40×60 mm, Hellenic Police Spec | 40×60 mm | Yes | 53–60% | 1200×1800 px @ 300 dpi | 5 MB (JPEG) | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Guatemala Visa Photo Requirements — 2×2 in, MINEX Spec | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 49–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Guinea-Bissau Visa Photo Requirements & Sizes | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Guyana Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Hong Kong Passport Photo · 40×50 mm ImmD Compliant | 40×50 mm | Yes | 67–73% | 1200×1600 px @ 300 dpi | 5 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Hong Kong Visa | 40×50 mm | Yes | 67–73% | 1200×1600 px @ 300 dpi | 5 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Honduras Visa Photo · INM Spec · 2×2 in | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Croatia Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Croatia Visa Photo — 35×45 mm MVEP Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light-coloured | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Haiti Visa Photo Requirements — 2×2 in, Consulate Ready | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 51–69% | 602×602 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Indonesia Visa | 40×60 mm | No | 57–63% | 400×600 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Ireland Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–80% | 715×951 px @ 300 dpi | 9 MB (JPEG) | Light grey (or white, cream) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Ireland Visa Photo · 35×45 mm ISD Spec · Perfect Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Israel Passport Photo · 5×5 cm PIBA Spec | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Israel Visa Photo · 50×50 mm PIBA Spec | 50×50 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 591×591 px @ 300 dpi | 300 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| India OCI Registration | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | Yes | 49–65% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 200 KB (JPEG) | Plain light colour (not pure white) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| India Passport (ICAO) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 80–85% | 630×810 px @ 300 dpi | 256 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| India Visa (e-Visa) | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | Yes | 49–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 300 KB (JPEG) | Plain light-coloured or white | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Iraq Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Iran Visa | 30×40 mm | Yes | 67–74% | 400×600 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Italy Passport Photo (Passaporto) · 35×45 mm Online | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Italy Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Japan Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 10 MB (JPEG) | Plain white or light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Jamaica Passport Photo (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–77% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Complexion dependent (or white for dark complexion, pastel for light complexion, pale blue for grey or white hair) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Jamaica Visa Photo — 35×45 mm PICA Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 56–78% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Jordan Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | No | 70–77% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Japan Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 73–81% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Kenya Passport | 55×55 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 1299×1299 px @ 300 dpi | 200 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Kenya Visa Photo — 55×55 mm eTA & eFNS | 55×55 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 650×650 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Kyrgyzstan Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 73–81% | 354×472 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Kiribati Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Comoros Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Photo · 35×45 mm | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| North Korea Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | No | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| South Korea Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Kuwait Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 61–68% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Kazakhstan Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 30 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Laos Visa | 40×60 mm | Yes | 57–63% | 472×709 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Lebanon Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 72–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Saint Lucia Visa Photo — 40×50 mm, Spec-Compliant | 40×50 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 472×591 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Sri Lanka Visa Photo — 35×45 mm DI&E Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Liberia Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker | 35×45 mm | Yes | 49–73% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Lesotho Visa Photo Requirements & Sizes | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Lithuania Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Luxembourg Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light grey / White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Libya Visa Photo Requirements — Size, Rules & Print | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Morocco Passport Photo · 35×45 mm DGSN Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 74–82% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1 MB (JPEG) | Light blue (or white, light grey) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Morocco Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 74–82% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Monaco Visa Photo · 35×45 mm France-Visas Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 3072 KB (JPEG) | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Moldova Visa Photo (35×45 mm) — MFAEI Compliant | 35×45 mm | No | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Montenegro Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Madagascar Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Marshall Islands Visa Photo Requirements (2×2 in) | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| North Macedonia Visa Photo · 35×45 mm MFA Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Mali Visa Photo Requirements — 35×45 mm MDC Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 62–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Myanmar Passport Photo · 38×46 mm MOIP Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 2 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Myanmar Visa Photo · 38×46 mm MOIP E-Visa Spec | 38×46 mm | Yes | 68–76% | 449×543 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Mongolia Visa Photo — 35×45 mm, Immigration Agency Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Macao Visa | 33×48 mm | Yes | 62–69% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Mauritania Visa Photo — ANRPTS 480×640 px Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 480×640 px @ 300 dpi | 400 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Mauritius Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 56–76% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Maldives Visa Photo · 35×45 mm IMUGA & Xpat Ready | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Malawi Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Mexico Visa | 31×39 mm | No | 71–78% | 732×921 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Malaysia Passport | 35×50 mm | Yes | 55–61% | 413×591 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Malaysia Visa Photo — 35x50 mm, JIM eVisa Ready | 35×50 mm | Yes | 62–68% | 413×591 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Mozambique Passport Photo · 35×45 mm SENAMI Compliant | 35×45 mm | No | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Mozambique Visa Photo Requirements — SENAMI & eVisa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Namibia Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 70–80% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 300 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Niger Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 49–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Nigeria Passport Photo (35×45 mm) · NIS Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 600×800 px @ 300 dpi | 2 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Nigeria Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 350×450 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Nicaragua Visa Photo — DGME Spec, 2×2 in, White Background | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Netherlands Passport Photo · 35×45 mm RvIG Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 60–67% | 551×709 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light grey (or light blue, white) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Netherlands Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 60–67% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light grey / Light blue / White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Norway Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Nepal Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker | 35×45 mm | Yes | 69–76% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Nauru Visa Photo Requirements & Print Size | 35×45 mm | Yes | 58–71% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| New Zealand Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 62–68% | 1500×2000 px @ 300 dpi | 250 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue, cream) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| New Zealand Visa Photo — 35×45 mm INZ Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 62–68% | 1650×2200 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Panama Visa Photo — 2×2 in, SNM Compliant | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Peru Visa Photo — Consulate Spec, Money-Back Guarantee | 35×45 mm | No | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Papua New Guinea Visa Photo — 35×45 mm ICA Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 60–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Philippines Visa Photo Requirements & Maker | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Pakistan Passport | 35×45 mm | No | 72–79% | 350×467 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Pakistan Visa Photo — 35×45 mm for NADRA POVS | 35×45 mm | Yes | 72–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Poland Passport Photo · 35×45 mm · MSWiA Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Poland Visa Photo — 35×45 mm, Polish MFA Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light-coloured | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Palau Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 49–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Qatar Visa | 38×48 mm | No | 67–74% | 449×567 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Serbia Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 3072 KB (JPEG) | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Russia Passport Photo (35×45 mm) — MVD Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–77% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Russia Unified E-Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light-coloured | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Rwanda Visa Photo — DGIE & Irembo Spec | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 60–80% | 500×500 px @ 300 dpi | 500 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Saudi Arabia Visa Photo — MOFA Compliant in Seconds | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 200×200 px @ 300 dpi | 100 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Solomon Islands Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Seychelles Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 10240 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Sudan Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Sweden Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | Light grey (or light blue) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Singapore Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–78% | 400×514 px @ 300 dpi | 8 MB (JPEG) | White (or light grey — only when applicant has white hair) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Singapore Visa Photo · 35×45 mm ICA Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–78% | 400×514 px @ 300 dpi | 60 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Slovenia Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Neutral grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Sierra Leone Visa Photo Requirements & Online Tool | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| San Marino Visa Photo · 35×45 mm ICAO · Perfect Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Senegal Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Somalia Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| South Korea Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 10 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Suriname Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 3072 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| South Sudan Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 49–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| São Tomé and Príncipe Visa Photo · 2×2 in, Embassy-Ready | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| El Salvador Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | No | 69–79% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Syria Visa | 40×40 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 472×472 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Eswatini Visa Photo Requirements & Sizes | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Chad Visa | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 49–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Togo Visa Photo — Togo Voyage 35×45 mm | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Thailand Visa | 40×60 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 472×709 px @ 300 dpi | 3072 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Tajikistan Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Timor-Leste Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker | 35×45 mm | No | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Turkmenistan Visa Photo — 30×40 mm, MFA Spec | 50×60 mm | Yes | 55–61% | 354×472 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Tunisia Visa Photo Requirements (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–77% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Tonga Visa Photo Requirements & Print Sizes | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Turkey Passport | 50×60 mm | Yes | 54–60% | 1181×1417 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Türkiye Visa Photo Requirements · 50×60 mm | 50×60 mm | Yes | 54–60% | 591×709 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Trinidad and Tobago Visa Photo — 2×2 in, MNS Compliant | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | Yes | 61–71% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Tuvalu Visa Photo — 2×2 in, Immigration Spec | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 61–68% | 1200×1200 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Taiwan Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Taiwan Visa Photo — 35x45 mm, BOCA Compliant | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 827×1063 px @ 300 dpi | 340 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Tanzania Visa Photo — 35×45 mm, eVisa Ready | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–79% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 300 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Ukraine Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 70–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| United Arab Emirates Visa | 43×55 mm | Yes | 62–73% | 508×650 px @ 300 dpi | 600 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| United Kingdom Passport | 35×45 mm | Yes | 64–76% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 10 MB (JPEG) | Light grey / Cream | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| United Kingdom Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 64–76% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 6 MB (JPEG) | Plain light-coloured (preferably white) | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| United States Passport | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | No | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | White / Off-white | Neutral or a closed-mouth smile | Reference ↗ |
| United States Visa (DS-160) | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | No | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 240 KB (JPEG) | White / Off-white | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Uruguay Visa Photo — MRREE Consular Spec | 51×51 mm2.01×2.01 in | Yes | 60–71% | 1200×1200 px @ 300 dpi | 512 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Uzbekistan Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 1024 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Photo (2×2 in) | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 50–69% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Venezuela Visa | 30×40 mm | No | 71–79% | 354×472 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Vietnam Passport | 40×60 mm | No | 63–70% | 800×1200 px @ 300 dpi | 2 MB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Vietnam Visa | 40×60 mm | No | 63–70% | 472×709 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Vanuatu Visa | 35×45 mm | No | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Samoa Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Kosovo Visa | 35×45 mm | Yes | 71–80% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | Light grey | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Yemen Visa | 40×60 mm | No | 60–66% | 472×709 px @ 300 dpi | — | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| South Africa Visa Photo · 35×45 mm DHA Spec | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 2048 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Zambia Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker | 50.8×50.8 mm | Yes | 61–68% | 600×600 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
| Zimbabwe Visa Photo Requirements & Online Tool | 35×45 mm | Yes | 73–81% | 413×531 px @ 300 dpi | 5120 KB (JPEG) | White | Neutral, mouth closed | Reference ↗ |
We validate against all of these. Every uploaded photo is automatically checked against our full validation suite — 33 checks including lighting, red-eye, sharpness, background, and head position.
Rules change. Final acceptance is always determined by the issuing authority — Snapassport validates against the published requirements, it doesn’t adjudicate.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you smile in a passport photo?
- The US passport explicitly permits a closed-mouth smile. Other authorities often require a neutral, closed-mouth expression, but the exact adult and child rules vary by document and issuing mission. Check the source shown for your selected document.
- Can you show teeth in a US passport photo?
- No. The US allows a smile, but the mouth must stay closed — visible teeth or an open-mouth grin will be rejected. A relaxed, closed-mouth smile is fine.
- Can you wear glasses in a passport photo?
- The United States rejects all glasses in passport and visa photos unless you provide a signed medical statement. Most other countries strongly discourage glasses and reject any with glare, tint, or frames that obscure the eyes.
- What background colour does a passport photo need?
- A plain, light, uniform background with no shadows or patterns. The exact colour varies by document (white, off-white, light grey, or cream). Snapassport standardizes the background to the exact compliant colour for your document automatically.
- What size is a passport photo?
- It depends on the country. The US uses 2×2 inches (51×51 mm); the UK, Schengen and Australia use 35×45 mm; Canada uses 50×70 mm. The head must also fill a specific fraction of the frame, which matters as much as the overall size.
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