Passport Photo | Mudron Print NYC

📸 Passport Photo Requirements

Photo Size

• Common sizes:

  • 35 mm × 45 mm (most countries)

  • 2 × 2 inches (United States, India, some others)

• Head height usually must cover 70–80% of the photo.

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Background

• Plain white or light-colored background

• No patterns, shadows, or objects behind you

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Face & Expression

• Face must be fully visible and centered

• Neutral expression

  • Mouth closed

  • No smiling or frowning

• Eyes open and looking directly at the camera

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Head Position

• Head straight, not tilted

• Full face visible from chin to forehead

• No hair covering eyes or eyebrows

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Clothing

• Normal daily clothing

• No uniforms (except religious attire)

• Avoid white or very light clothes (they blend with background)

• Religious head coverings allowed if face is fully visible

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Glasses & Accessories

• Glasses usually not allowed

  • If allowed: no glare, clear lenses, eyes visible

• No hats, caps, or fashion headwear

• No headphones, earbuds, or jewelry covering face

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Lighting & Quality

• Even lighting on face

• No shadows on face or background

• High resolution, clear focus

• Natural skin tones

• No filters, retouching, or editing

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Photo Age

• Taken within the last 6 months

Passport Photo Sizes by Country
🇺🇸 United States

• Size: 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)

• Head size: 25–35 mm (chin to top of head)

• Background: White

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🇮🇳 India

• Size: 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)

• Background: White

• Head centered, neutral expression

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🇨🇦 Canada

• Size: 50 × 70 mm

• Face height: 31–36 mm

• Background: White or light-colored

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• Size: 35 × 45 mm

• Face height: 29–34 mm

• Background: Light grey or cream

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🇪🇺 Schengen Countries

(Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, etc.)

• Size: 35 × 45 mm

• Face height: 32–36 mm

• Background: Light, plain

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🇦🇺 Australia

• Size: 35 × 45 mm

• Head height: 32–36 mm

• Background: Plain light color

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🇯🇵 Japan

• Size: 35 × 45 mm

• Head height: 32–36 mm

• Background: Plain (white or light)

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🇨🇳 China

• Size: 33 × 48 mm

• Background: White or light blue

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🇰🇷 South Korea

• Size: 35 × 45 mm

• Background: White

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🇧🇷 Brazil

• Size: 35 × 45 mm

• Background: White

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🇿🇦 South Africa

• Size: 35 × 45 mm

• Background: White

• Region / Country	Photo Size
  USA, India	2 × 2 inches
  UK, Europe	35 × 45 mm
  Canada	50 × 70 mm
  China	33 × 48 mm
  Japan, Australia	35 × 45 mm

  Common Reasons for Rejection

  • Smiling or facial expression not neutral

  • Shadows on face or background

  • Blurry or low-quality image

  • Incorrect size

  • Head not centered

  • Wearing glasses or headwear incorrectly