Passport photo rules compared
US 2×2 inch photos are not interchangeable with UK or Schengen 35×45 mm prints. This matrix uses the same catalog as checkout. Click a document name for the authority record.
| Requirement | US Passport | UK Passport | Canadian Passport | Indian Passport | Schengen Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm | 35 × 45 mm | 50 × 70 mm | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Typical pixels | 600 × 600 px | 413 × 531 px | 591 × 827 px | 413 × 531 px | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | white (#FFFFFF) | light grey (#F0F0F0) | white (#FFFFFF) | white (#FFFFFF) | light grey (#E6E6E6) |
| Glasses | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Head size | 50–69% | 64–76% | 44–51% | 70–80% | 70–80% |