Official statutory source citations and government registries.
Every document specification and biometric ratio on makeanid.com is cross-referenced directly with official statutory publications, treaties, and government ministerial guidelines:
| Source / Regulation | Issuing Authority | Access Date | Official Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICAO Doc 9303: Machine Readable Travel Documents — Part 3: Specifications for MRTDs and Biometric Data Global international standard for biometric passport photos, 35x45mm framing, and facial feature placement. | International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| ISO/IEC 19794-5: Information Technology — Biometric Data Interchange Formats — Part 5: Face Image Data Technical international standard for facial geometry, lighting ratios, head rotation limits, and color profile data. | International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| U.S. Code of Federal Regulations: 22 CFR 51.26 — Passport Photo Requirements Official United States government passport and visa photo dimensions (2x2 inches, 50-69% head height, white background). | U.S. Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| His Majesty's Passport Office: Getting a Passport Photo Guidelines Official United Kingdom passport photo rules: 35x45mm, cream or light grey background, 29-34mm head height. | HM Passport Office (UK Government) | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 on Strengthening the Security of Identity Cards of Union Citizens Standardized European Union biometric identity card specifications and ICAO-aligned photo requirements. | European Parliament and Council of the European Union | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: Passport & PR Card Photo Specifications Canadian passport (50x70mm) and PR card photographic specifications including photographer studio backing requirements. | Government of Canada (IRCC) | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| Ministry of External Affairs & UIDAI: Passport and Aadhaar Photo Guidelines Indian Passport (2x2 inch), OCI card, and Aadhaar card biometric photo specifications. | Government of India | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| National Immigration Administration: Entry-Exit Document Photo Standard (33x48mm) Chinese passport, travel permit, and consular visa photo specifications (33x48mm, white background). | National Immigration Administration (PRC) | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| Australian Passport Office: Photo Guidelines (35x45mm) Australian passport and visa photo guidelines: 35x45mm, 32-36mm head height, neutral expression. | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |
| U.S. Department of State: Diversity Visa (DV) Program Photo Instructions Electronic Diversity Visa digital image requirements (600x600 px, JPEG, <= 240 KB, 24-bit color). | U.S. Department of State | 2026-08-20 | Verify Authority ↗ |