Here at Passport Photos Denver, we’re committed to getting the exact specifications needed for your portrait and being your first and only stop needed.
Some standard requirements for Passport & Visa photos are –
Resolution, Print Size, & Quality:
– High resolution image, in focus, not grainy or pixelated
– Sized correctly (2” x 2” for U.S.)
– Head must be sized from 1” – 1 3/8th” (25-35mm) from the bottom of the chin to top of the head
– Photo must be printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
– No digital edits can be done to the photo
– The photo cannot be submitted with any damage, holes, creases, or smudges
Pose & Expression:
– Have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open
– The portrait must be straight on with your full face in view
Attire
– Feel free to wear our blog about what to wear here.
– Wear something you’re comfortable with that you wear often
– Wear something that isn’t white or have an additional darker outer layer if you have a white shirt or blouse
– No Glasses
– No Head coverings (unless it’s required for a medical or religious purpose
And here are some of the most common countries we work with and their size requirements:
- United States – 2” x 2” (51mm x 51mm)
- Canda – 5cm x 7cm
- Mexico – 2” x 2” (51mm x 51mm)
- United Kingdom – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Germany – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- France – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Italy – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Spain – 4cm x 3cm
- Russia – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Turkey – 50mm x 50mm
- Netherlands – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Australia – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- New Zealand – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- Australia – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- China – 33mm x 48mm
- Japan – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- India – 2” x 2” (51mm x 51mm)
- Singapore – 4.5cm x 3.5cm
- South Korea – 4.5cm x 3.5cm (45mm x 35mm)
- Brazil – 7cm x 5cm
No matter your specific requirements or passport photo needs, our team of talented portrait photographers are ready to meet your photography needs.