Here at Passport Photos Denver, we're committed to getting the exact specifications needed for your portrait and being your first and only stop needed.
Some standard requirements for passport and visa photos are:
Resolution, print size, and quality
- High resolution image, in focus, not grainy or pixelated
- Sized correctly (2" x 2" for U.S.)
- Head must be sized from 1" - 1 3/8" (25-35mm) from the bottom of the chin to top of the head
- Photo must be printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- No digital edits can be done to the photo
- The photo cannot be submitted with any damage, holes, creases, or smudges
Pose and expression
- Have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open
- The portrait must be straight on with your full face in view
Attire
- Wear something you're comfortable with that you wear often
- Wear something that isn't white, or have an additional darker outer layer if you have a white shirt or blouse
- No glasses
- No head coverings (unless required for a medical or religious purpose)
See also our post on what to wear.
Common country size requirements
- United States - 2" x 2" (51mm x 51mm)
- Canada - 5cm x 7cm
- Mexico - 2" x 2" (51mm x 51mm)
- United Kingdom - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Germany - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- France - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Italy - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Spain - 4cm x 3cm
- Russia - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Turkey - 50mm x 50mm
- Netherlands - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Australia - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- New Zealand - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- China - 33mm x 48mm
- Japan - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- India - 2" x 2" (51mm x 51mm)
- Singapore - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- South Korea - 4.5cm x 3.5cm (45mm x 35mm)
- Brazil - 7cm x 5cm
No matter your specific requirements or passport photo needs, our team of portrait photographers is ready to meet them.