• US 2×2 in
  • UK & EU 35×45 mm
  • Canada 50×70 mm
  • ICAO biometric

Passport Photo Guides

Everything you need: where to get photos, requirements by country, how to save money, and what to do if rejected. Based on official rules from travel.state.gov and ICAO Doc 9303.

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Start here

Most people need one of these paths. Start with the intent, not with a giant list.

I need a US passport photo2×2 inch, online renewal, DS-160, and print-ready output. I need a green card / USCIS photoI-485, I-765, I-131, N-400, and USCIS-style 2×2 photos. My photo was rejectedMatch the rejection notice and fix the exact failure. I need the exact sizeUS, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, China, and 60+ countries.

US & USCIS guides

The highest-intent US document paths, grouped by what you are applying for.

US passport requirements2×2 inch, head size, white background, glasses, and 2026 rules. US passport online renewalDigital JPEG for travel.state.gov, file limits, no AI edits. DS-160 visa photoCEAC upload, 600×600 px, under-240 KB edge cases. Green card / USCIS photoI-485, I-765, I-131, recency, background, and file requirements. N-400 naturalization photoCitizenship application photo requirements and USCIS notes. DV Lottery photoUnmodified likeness, square crop, and lottery upload constraints.

Country guides

Exact specs by country: size, head height, background, glasses, and recency.

🇺🇸 USA2×2 inch 🇬🇧 UK35×45 mm 🇦🇪 UAEEmirates ID 🇨🇦 Canada50×70 mm 🇯🇵 Japan35×45 mm 🇦🇺 Australia35×45 mm 🇨🇳 China33×48 mm 🇮🇳 India35×45 mm 🇳🇬 Nigeria35×45 mm · diaspora

Visa corridor hubs

Applying from Nigeria, the Philippines, Ghana, or Kenya — one hub per origin country with Canada, UK, US, UAE, and other destination guides.

🇳🇬 NigeriaVisa · 6 corridors 🇵🇭 PhilippinesOFW · 7 corridors 🇬🇭 GhanaVisa · 4 corridors 🇰🇪 KenyaVisa · 5 corridors

Pakistani diaspora (UK / USA)

Renewing a Pakistani passport or NICOP while living abroad — not in-country Pakistan, not UK HMPO or US 2×2 size.

🇵🇰 Pakistan · UKMRP renewal 🇵🇰 Pakistan · USAMRP renewal 🇵🇰 CNIC / NICOPNADRA overseas
Photo requirements table All 60+ countries Nigeria (visa corridors) Philippines (OFW) Ghana (visa corridors) Kenya (visa corridors) Pakistan passport (UK) Pakistan passport (USA) Pakistan CNIC / NICOP Nigeria (diaspora passport) India (diaspora) USCIS / green card Digital nomad eVisas

Print & store prices

Use this when the real question is cost, printing, or where to go.

Cheapest passport photo optionsEvery path from $0.35 prints to $16.99 stores. Store price comparisonCVS, Walgreens, Walmart, USPS, UPS, Staples, and more. Print on a 4×6 sheetPrint multiple compliant copies at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or home. CVS passport photoPrice, hours, and when the digital-first workaround is cheaper. Walgreens passport photoPrice, print workflow, and digital file limitations. Walmart passport photoIn-store package vs 4×6 print workflow.
More store guides

USPS · UPS Store · Staples · FedEx · AAA · Rite Aid · Boots UK · Timpson · Tesco photo booth · Snappy Snaps UK · London Drugs Canada · Photo-Me

Special cases

Babies, glasses, hair, headwear, makeup, lighting, and other reasons photos fail.

Baby & child passport photoInfants, white-sheet setup, age-specific exceptions. Glasses rulesWhich documents allow glasses and how glare causes rejection. Religious headwearHijab, turban, kippah, face visibility, and shadows. Hair rulesBangs, braids, beards, ears, and face visibility. Background rulesWhite, off-white, grey, cream, shadows, and patterns. Rejected photo fixesWhat can be fixed and when you need a retake.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common passport photo questions.

What size are passport photos?

US: 2×2 inch (51×51 mm). Most other countries: 35×45 mm. Canada: 50×70 mm. China: 33×48 mm. See full comparison table.

Can I take my own passport photo?

Yes. The US State Dept and most countries allow DIY photos. Use a plain background and follow size rules. PixID validates and corrects head size, background, and compliance automatically.

Where can I print a passport photo cheap?

Walmart kiosk: ~$0.35 for a 4×6 sheet. CVS/Walgreens: same. Or use PixID ($4.99 digital) + print at retail.

What if my photo gets rejected?

Free redo with PixID. See what to do next and common rejection reasons.

How much is a passport photo at CVS?

CVS typically charges ~$17.99 for two 2×2 prints (digital often +$3.99). Cheaper: PixID $4.99 + print ~$0.35. Full matrix: passport photo cost comparison · CVS guide.

Is there a free passport photo app?

Yes — 123PassportPhoto and PhotoGov offer basic free tools with limited compliance checking and no guarantee. For full compliance + money-back, PixID costs $4.99. See all free options tested.

Can I get a digital passport photo for online renewal?

Yes. PixID delivers a JPEG file that meets travel.state.gov specifications. Most stores (CVS, Walgreens) do not offer digital files. See digital passport photo guide.

Compare tools

For people choosing between online tools, store counters, and studios.

Best passport photo appFree and paid tools ranked by compliance and output quality. Free passport photo toolsWhat free tools can do and where they fail. PixID vs PhotoAiDPrice, face alteration policy, and 2026 compliance risk. PixID vs CVS & Walgreens$4.99 digital-first flow vs $16.99 store counters. How PixID checks photosThe compliance engine: size, background, framing, and technical checks. Passport photo onlineHow online flows work and when they are better than stores.
All guide links for crawlers and deep research

2026 requirements · New rules · 2026 overview · Strictest countries · Examples · Stapling photos · Makeup · Dress code · Smile rules · Senior photos

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