How to make a passport photo
- Pick your passport, visa or ID card and the background color it needs.
- Upload a photo taken against a plain wall. The background is replaced automatically.
- Drag and zoom so the top of your head and your chin sit in the green bands and your eyes are on the blue line.
- Download the print sheet and print it at actual size on 4×6 inch photo paper, or download a single photo for an online application.
Photo sizes
| Document | Photo size | Head height (chin to top of head) |
|---|---|---|
| US passport and visa | 2×2 in (51×51 mm) | 25–35 mm |
| UK passport | 35×45 mm | 29–34 mm |
| Schengen visa and most EU passports | 35×45 mm | 32–36 mm |
| Canada passport | 50×70 mm | 31–36 mm |
| Australia passport | 35×45 mm | 32–36 mm |
| China visa | 33×48 mm | 28–33 mm |
| Sri Lanka, India and many other countries | 35×45 mm | About 32–36 mm |
Requirements change, so always check the official website before you apply.