Why Visa Photos Cause More Problems Than You Think
Passport-size photo requirements vary significantly between countries — and a single incorrect photo can delay your application by days or cause outright rejection. The three most common errors are: wrong background colour, incorrect dimensions, and face coverage outside the required range. This guide covers the major destinations.
Country-by-Country Photo Specifications
- ✓🇦🇪 UAE: 4×6cm (43×55mm), white background, 80% face, matte finish
- ✓🇺🇸 USA: 5×5cm (2×2 inch), white background, 50% face, no glasses
- ✓🇪🇺 Schengen: 3.5×4.5cm, white/light grey background, 70–80% face, neutral expression
- ✓🇬🇧 UK: 35×45mm, plain light grey background, no glasses since 2018
- ✓🇸🇬 Singapore: 35×45mm, white background, 70–80% face, eyes open
- ✓🇯🇵 Japan: 45×45mm, white background, face 32–36mm height, taken within 6 months
- ✓🇨🇦 Canada: 50×70mm (2×2.75 inch), white background, 31–36mm face height
- ✓🇦🇺 Australia: 35×45mm, white background, neutral expression, no glasses
Plain background (white or light grey) · Neutral expression, mouth closed · Eyes fully open and clearly visible · No glasses (most countries now ban them) · Taken within the last 6 months · No headgear unless for religious reasons · High resolution, not pixelated or blurry
Digital Photo Requirements (for e-Visas)
Online visa applications require digital photos — not scanned prints. Requirements are typically: JPEG format, minimum 600×600 pixels, maximum 5MB file size, and a white background. Our AI photo checker verifies your digital photo against the destination-specific requirements before you submit.
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