Exact specifications for passport, visa, and ID photos for every major country. Dimensions, file size, background, and format — all in one place.
Fix My Photo Free →Photo rejections are almost always technical, not cosmetic. Government portals check file size, pixel dimensions, and format automatically. This guide lists the exact specs so you know what your photo needs to meet before you submit.
| Country / Application | Dimensions | File Size | Format | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US Passport | 600 × 600 px (2×2 in) | Under 240 KB | JPEG | Plain white |
| 🇺🇸 USAJOBS | Min 100 × 100 px | Under 5 MB | JPEG or PNG | Any |
| 🇬🇧 UK Passport | 600 × 600 px | Under 500 KB | JPEG | Light grey or white |
| 🇪🇺 Schengen Visa | 600 × 600 px | Under 240 KB | JPEG | White or off-white |
| 🇨🇦 Canada Visa | 420 × 540 px | Under 240 KB | JPEG | White |
| 🇮🇳 India Visa / OCI | 600 × 600 px | Under 500 KB | JPEG | White |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Visa | 413 × 531 px | Under 1 MB | JPEG | White or light grey |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand Passport | 900 × 1200 px | Under 5 MB | JPEG | White or light grey |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Passport | 600 × 600 px | Under 500 KB | JPEG | White |
| 🇦🇪 UAE Visa | 600 × 600 px | Under 300 KB | JPEG | White |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Visa | 600 × 600 px | Under 300 KB | JPEG | White |
| 🇯🇵 Japan Visa | 600 × 600 px | Under 240 KB | JPEG | White or light grey |
| 🇨🇳 China Visa | 354 × 472 px | Under 240 KB | JPEG | White |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil Visa | 600 × 600 px | Under 300 KB | JPEG | White |
| 👤 LinkedIn Profile | 400 × 400 px min | Under 8 MB | JPEG or PNG | Any |
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Fix My Photo Free →The US State Department has strict technical requirements for digital passport photo submissions. The most common reason for rejection is a file that is too large or dimensions that are slightly off.
Dimensions: exactly 600 × 600 pixels (2 × 2 inches at 300 DPI). File format: JPEG only. File size: under 240 KB. Background: plain white. The face must be centered, looking directly at the camera, with a neutral expression.
The online submission portal checks file size and dimensions automatically. Even if your photo looks perfect, a file that is 241 KB or dimensions of 601 × 600 will be rejected before a human ever sees it.
UK passport digital photos must be 600 × 600 pixels, saved as JPEG, and under 500 KB. The background should be plain light grey or white. The face must take up between 70% and 80% of the frame.
Shadows on the background, a background that is too dark, or a file that exceeds 500 KB are the most common causes of rejection for UK passport photos submitted online.
Schengen visa applications require a photo that is 35 × 45 mm in print, or 600 × 600 pixels for digital submission. The file must be JPEG format and under 240 KB. The background must be white or off-white, and the face must be centered with the head taking up 70 to 80 percent of the frame.
All 27 Schengen Area member states use the same photo standard, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and more.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires digital photos to be 420 × 540 pixels, in JPEG format, and under 240 KB. The background must be white and the face must be in sharp focus.
Use even, natural light where possible. Avoid shadows on your face or behind you. Harsh overhead lighting can cause shadows under the eyes and chin that may lead to rejection.
Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed. Glasses are not permitted in most modern passport photos, including US, UK, and Schengen.
Most government portals have a maximum file size well below what modern phones produce. A photo taken on an iPhone or Android will often be 3 to 8 MB — far too large. Tools like UploadPass compress the file while preserving visual quality.