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Passport Photo Size by Country — Full Chart

Passport photo sizes differ by country: the US uses 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), Canada uses 50×70 mm, the UK and Schengen area use 35×45 mm, and China uses 33×48 mm for passports. This page lists the common sizes and links to each tool.

Common sizes

Country / regionmminchNotesTool
United States51×51 mm2×2 inPassport, visa; green card only for consular processingOpen
Canada50×70 mmabout 2×2.75 inPassport / PR; guarantor ruleOpen
Schengen / UK35×45 mmabout 1.4×1.8 inShared size; rules still differOpen
China33×48 mmabout 1.3×1.9 inPassport / visa common sizeOpen
Japan35×45 mmabout 1.4×1.8 inPassport common sizeOpen

Confirm sizes on the official government site. This chart is a guide, not an official document.

How to use this chart

  • This is an information page. Use the linked tool pages to make a photo.
  • Always confirm current rules on the official government site before you apply.

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