https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/tags/visa/Recent content in Visa on PassphotoLabsHugoenMon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/visa-photo-requirements/Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/visa-photo-requirements/<p>Planning a trip abroad? If your destination requires a visa, you&rsquo;ll need a photo — and every country has its own specific requirements. Getting the format, size, or background wrong is one of the most common reasons for visa application delays. This guide covers the photo requirements for the most popular destinations.</p> <h2 id="visa-photo-requirements-by-country">Visa Photo Requirements by Country</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Country</th> <th>Size</th> <th>Background</th> <th>Glasses</th> <th>Special Rules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>USA</strong></td> <td>51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 in)</td> <td>White</td> <td><strong>Not allowed</strong> (since 2016)</td> <td>Must be taken within 6 months</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Canada</strong></td> <td>50 x 70 mm</td> <td>White or light grey</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>Face height 31–36 mm</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>UK</strong></td> <td>35 x 45 mm</td> <td>Light grey or cream</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>Must not be digitally altered</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Schengen</strong></td> <td>35 x 45 mm</td> <td>White or light grey</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>ICAO biometric standard</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>India</strong></td> <td>51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 in)</td> <td>White</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>Face centred, 50–70% of photo</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>China</strong></td> <td>33 x 48 mm</td> <td>White</td> <td><strong>Not allowed</strong></td> <td>No jewellery, ears visible</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Australia</strong></td> <td>35 x 45 mm</td> <td>White</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>Face height 32–36 mm</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Japan</strong></td> <td>45 x 45 mm</td> <td>White or light grey</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>Taken within 6 months</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Brazil</strong></td> <td>50 x 70 mm</td> <td>White</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>Both ears must be visible</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Russia</strong></td> <td>35 x 45 mm</td> <td>White</td> <td>Permitted (no reflections)</td> <td>Printed on matte paper</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="key-differences-you-must-know">Key Differences You Must Know</h2> <h3 id="usa--the-strictest-rules">USA — The Strictest Rules</h3> <p>The United States has some of the strictest visa photo requirements:</p>