Passport & Visa Photo Size Specifications Guide (India, US, UK, Schengen & Dubai)

Every year, hundreds of thousands of visa, passport, and driving license applications are rejected by consular authorities due to non-compliant portrait photographs. Each jurisdiction enforces rigid biometric parameters concerning head-to-chin ratios, background colors, and millimeter dimensions.

Global Passport & Visa Size Standards Reference

• India (Passport & OCI): 35mm x 45mm (or 2x2 inch for certain applications), pure white or light grey background, face covering 70% to 80% of photo area.
• United States (US Visa & Passport): Exactly 2x2 inches (51mm x 51mm, 600x600 pixels at 300 DPI), pure white background, eye height between 28mm and 35mm from bottom. No eyeglasses permitted.
• United Kingdom & Schengen Europe: 35mm x 45mm, neutral off-white or cream background, facial height between 32mm and 36mm.
• Dubai & UAE E-Visa: 43mm x 55mm or 300x369 pixels, white background with high contrast.

Common Biometric Photo Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Shadows Behind Head or Ears: Direct flash against a wall creates harsh halos. Use diffuse ambient lighting.
2. Incorrect Head Tilt: Keep your head level, facing directly into the camera lens with a neutral expression (no smiling or teeth showing).
3. Improper Aspect Ratio Scaling: Never stretch or squeeze a standard portrait into square dimensions.

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