Size in inches
Passport photo size in inches
Inch measurements dominate US instructions — especially the 2×2 inch square — while UK and European docs often publish millimetres but print near 1.38×1.77 inches for 35×45 mm. Our catalog stores printWidthIn and printHeightIn per document.
Example compliant crops
AI-generated illustrative portraits — not real applicants.
Inch sizes from catalog print fields
- 2×2 in — us-passport, us-visa, us-green-card (51×51 mm)
- 1.38×1.77 in — gb-passport, eu-schengen-visa, in-passport, de-passport (35×45 mm)
- 1.97×2.76 in — ca-passport (50×70 mm)
- 1.18×1.57 in — br-passport, es-passport (30×40 mm)
- 1.3×1.89 in — cn-visa (33×48 mm)
2×2 inch is not universal
US retailers label booths as 2×2, but Schengen applicants need ~1.4×1.8 inch rectangles. Bringing the wrong print to a visa appointment wastes a trip.
Digital vs print inches
Online portals ignore inches and validate pixels (600×600 for US, 413×531 for many EU docs). Inches matter when ordering physical prints or using kiosk cutters.
Official specifications
| Document | US Passport |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions (mm) | 51 × 51 |
| Pixels @ DPI | 600 × 600 @ 300 |
| Head height | 50–69% |
| Eye line from bottom | 56–69% |
| Background | white |
| Official source | View official guidance |
| Last verified | 2026-08-18 |
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
- How many inches is 35×45 mm?
- About 1.38×1.77 inches — see gb-passport print fields in our catalog.
- Is 2×2 exactly 51 mm?
- Yes — 2 in × 25.4 = 50.8 mm, rounded to 51 mm in government specs.
- Can I print 2×2 at home?
- Yes with a photo printer and PicsForm Print Ready sheet — cut exactly on 2×2 guides.
- What inches for Canadian passport?
- Roughly 1.97×2.76 in (50×70 mm) per ca-passport.
Related guides
PicsForm matches published requirements; always confirm current rules on the official portal.