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Passport, visa & ID photo requirements
Choose a country and document to see the photo rules and official source.
Official sources linked · Last-checked dates shown where recorded
Guides & updates
Practical guides from the photo rules we track.
Photo upload limits run from 100 KB to 10,240 KB
34 documents in our data set a maximum file size. The strictest allow 100 KB; the most generous allow 10,240 KB.
Same 35×45 mm photo, different background rule
In our data, 20 documents that use 35×45 mm accept a white background only, and 21 accept or require light grey.
Browse by country
Featured countries, or see every supported country.
Free photo tools
Free tools for passport and ID photo files.
- Photo file checkerCheck format, pixel size and file size against the limits.
- Resize & compressResize and compress to the published limits.
- Size converterConvert mm, cm, inches and pixels.
- Print sheetLay out finished photos on 4 × 6, Letter or A4.
- Passport and visa photo checklistPrint or share a sheet with the official sources.
Get the PhotoSpec appUnlimited retakes · Pay only when you save
- Take it yourself: most supported documents can be photographed with PhotoSpec.
- Special requirements: some documents need studio capture, a certified photographer, or an approved transfer.
- We tell you first: if a document has a restriction, PhotoSpec shows it before you start.
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How we keep this accurate
Official sources
Where an official rule exists, each requirement links to its source.
Date last checked
Requirement pages show the date we last checked the source, where we have one on record.
Who we are
PhotoSpec is operated by Omni Graphics & Consulting LLC. We are not a government agency.