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