Passport Photo Requirements by Country (Complete 2026 Guide)
Exact dimensions, background rules and head-position specifications for the UK, USA, Canada, India, EU and more.
Every country has its own passport photo standard — get it wrong and your application will be rejected, wasting weeks. This guide compiles the exact rules for the most commonly requested countries.
For UK passports, the size is 35×45 mm with a plain light-grey background. Head height should occupy 29-34 mm from chin to crown. For the USA, the size jumps to 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) and the background must be pure white.
Canada uses an unusually tall 50×70 mm format, while Schengen area countries standardize on 35×45 mm with a light grey backdrop. Whichever standard you need, OneClick.pics has the presets built-in — pick your country, upload your photo, and the correct dimensions apply automatically.