Official biometric passport photo standards for international travel documents and sovereign passports across 195+ nations.
United States (US)
Size: 50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Head: 50%–69% | BG: #FFFFFF
United Kingdom (GB)
Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Head: 64%–75% | BG: #F2F2F2
European Union / Schengen (EU)
Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Head: 70%–80% | BG: #FFFFFF
India (IN)
Size: 50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Head: 68%–78% | BG: #FFFFFF
Australia (AU)
Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Head: 71%–80% | BG: #F2F2F2
Brazil (BR)
Size: 50×70 mm (591×827 px)
Head: 70%–80% | BG: #FFFFFF
Complete guide to biometric passport photo standards across 195+ nations following ICAO Doc 9303 specifications.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) establishes strict geometric parameters for machine-assisted biometric facial verification. Most global passports adhere to the standard 35×45 mm dimension, where the head height from chin to crown must occupy between 70% and 80% (32 to 36 mm) of the total image height. The United States and India utilize a 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) square format where the head occupies 50% to 69% of the frame.
Passport photos require uniform, diffuse illumination without specular reflections, flash glare, or cast shadows on the face or background. While most sovereign issuers mandate a pure white background (#FFFFFF), jurisdictions including the United Kingdom and Australia specify light grey (#F2F2F2) or cream backgrounds to provide balanced subject separation.
Applicants must maintain a neutral facial expression with both eyes open, mouth fully closed, and gaze directed straight at the camera lens. Following international updates (such as US 22 CFR 51.26), eyeglasses are strictly prohibited to prevent infrared sensor interference, and head coverings are permitted exclusively for verified religious or medical requirements.
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