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📑 Authoritative Statutory Sources (5) ICAO Doc 9303: Machine Readable Travel Documents — Part 3: Specifications for MRTDs and Biometric Data International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) · Accessed 2026-08-20 · Verify Authority Official Portal ↗ ISO/IEC 19794-5: Information Technology — Biometric Data Interchange Formats — Part 5: Face Image Data International Organization for Standardization (ISO) · Accessed 2026-08-20 · Verify Authority Official Portal ↗ Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 on Strengthening the Security of Identity Cards of Union Citizens European Parliament and Council of the European Union · Accessed 2026-08-20 · Verify Authority Official Portal ↗ U.S. Code of Federal Regulations: 22 CFR 51.26 — Passport Photo Requirements U.S. Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs · Accessed 2026-08-20 · Verify Authority Official Portal ↗ His Majesty's Passport Office: Getting a Passport Photo Guidelines HM Passport Office (UK Government) · Accessed 2026-08-20 · Verify Authority Official Portal ↗ Official biometric passport photo standards for international travel documents and sovereign passports across 195+ nations. (Standard: ICAO Doc 9303 / ISO/IEC 19794-5)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
United Kingdom
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
European Union / Schengen
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Canada
50×70 mm (591×827 px)
India
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
China
33×48 mm (390×567 px)
Australia
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Mexico
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Japan
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Brazil
50×70 mm (591×827 px)
Government-issued national identity card photo specifications, citizen cards, and digital identification badges. (Standard: EU Regulation 2019/1157 / National Gazettes)
Poland
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Germany
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
France
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Spain
26×32 mm (307×378 px)
Italy
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
India
25×35 mm (295×413 px)
Mexico
30×35 mm (354×413 px)
Netherlands
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Consular visa photo requirements for international entry, tourist, business, and transit visas. (Standard: Consular Visa Codes / 22 CFR 51.26)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Schengen Zone
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
China
33×48 mm (390×567 px)
United Kingdom
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Russia
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Japan
45×45 mm (531×531 px)
Saudi Arabia
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Strict digital portal image specifications, Diversity Visa (DV) lottery upload format, and electronic visa systems. (Standard: US Dept of State DV / Electronic Visa Systems)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
India
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Australia
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Turkey
50×60 mm (591×709 px)
Vietnam
40×60 mm (472×709 px)
Motor vehicle operator licenses, DMV / DVLA credentials, and International Driving Permits (IDP). (Standard: AAMVA / EU Directive 2006/126/EC)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
United Kingdom
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
European Union
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
International
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Canada
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Australia
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Permanent resident alien cards, immigrant visas, settlement schemes, and residence authorization cards. (Standard: USCIS Form I-551 / National Immigration Acts)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Canada
50×70 mm (591×827 px)
European Union
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
United Kingdom
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Australia
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Employment authorization documents (EAD), maritime seafarer IDs, pilot licenses, and high-security access cards. (Standard: IMO STCW / FAA 14 CFR Part 61 / Corporate CR80)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
International
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
United States / International
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
Global
53.98×85.6 mm (638×1012 px)
International student identity cards (ISIC), campus badges, youth discount passes, and city transit smartcards. (Standard: ISIC Association / Municipal Transit Standards)
International
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Global
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
European Union
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Global
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Concealed weapon permits (CCW), firearms owner identification (FOID), and official sportsman credentials. (Standard: State Law Enforcement & Wildlife Agencies)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
United States
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Specialized biometric photo instructions for newborn infants, babies, and toddlers with relaxed facial guidelines. (Standard: ICAO Doc 9303 Infant Exceptions / State Dept)
United States
50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px)
United Kingdom
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
European Union / Schengen
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Canada
50×70 mm (591×827 px)