The models shown in the samples are for size purpose only, and they do not wear local required clothing, aka color of clothing or hijab.
Samples are current as of 01 January 2022. Last updated 05 May 2022.
Please note: Specifications can change at all times.
Afghanistan specifications:
Albania specifications:
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Two identical, good quality color prints, less than six months old, produced using dye sublimation, not from an inkjet printer.
No retouching of any kind (including removal of background, moles, wrinkles or scars).
Clear, focused image with no marks or 'red eye'.
Plain white or light grey background that contrasts with your face.
Uniform lighting (no shadows or reflections), with appropriate brightness and contrast to show natural skin tone.
Face centered and looking at the camera straight on; not tilted in any direction.
Hair off your face, so that the edges of your face are visible.
Eyes open, mouth closed.
Neutral expression (not smiling, laughing or frowning).
Photos have to be 35mm to 40mm wide and 45mm to 50mm high. The size of the face from chin to crown can be up to a maximum of 36mm, with a minimum of 32mm..
If you usually cover your head for religious reasons, and if you wear the covering when you cross international borders, then you can wear the covering in your passport photo..
Religious head coverings have to be plain-colored, not be patterned, and be worn in a way that shows your face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead. The edges of your face on either side also have to be visible..
Jewelry can’t obscure any part of your face, especially the area around your eyes, mouth and nose. There can’t be any reflection from rings or studs..
If you have to wear glasses for medical reasons, the frames can’t obscure your eyes and there can’t be any reflection from the lenses. You’ll have to show us a medical certificate that:
• says why you can’t remove your glasses.
• is signed by a registered medical practitioner.
• includes the medical practitioner’s full name, registration number and the address and phone number of the medical practice.
If you usually wear hearing aids, you can wear them in your passport photo - this applies to adults, children, and infants.
For infants (under three years of age), a photo with an open mouth is acceptable. The photo has to comply with all the other requirements above. No other person or object can be visible in the photo.
Unless you qualify for streamlined renewal, or apply online in Australia, one of your two photos will have to be endorsed by a guarantor.
If you can’t meet these photo guidelines because of a medical condition, you’ll need to show us a medical certificate or
B11 - General declaration by passport applicant (PDF 127.03 KB) that explains why.
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guinea
Guyana
Hong Kong
India
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
• Two (2) identical photographs are required.
• Photograph should not be taken more than six (6) months prior to submitting application.
• Photographs should be taken in color with a matte/dull finish, against a plain background.
• Excessive light reflection on the image is unacceptable.
• Applicants of light complexion should avoid wearing white clothing and should have photographs taken against a pastel shaded background.
• Applicants of dark complexion should wear colored clothing and photographs should be taken against a white background.
• Applicants with grey/white hair should have their photograph taken against a pale blue or pastel background.
• There must be no other person or object in the photograph.
• There should be no background shadows.
• A full frontal pose of head, neck, and top of the shoulder is required.
• There should be no creases or ink marks on the photograph.
• Exposed shoulders and chest must be avoided.
• Bright colored clothing is not recommended.
• Eye glasses should not have tinted lenses.
• Heavy (thick) frames should be avoided.
• Headgear is permitted ONLY for religious purposes, in which case, Section H of the passport application form must be filled out. Facial features including the outline of the face from the bottom of the chin to top of the forehead must be clearly shown.
• The length of the face in the photograph should be 25mm to 35mm. There should be a margin of 3mm to 4mm between the head and the edge of the photograph.
• Photographs submitted with an application become the property of the Government of Jamaica.
• No embossed seal should be affixed to the photographs.
Two (2) passport sized photographs certified by a Consular Officer, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public Commissioner of Oaths, Medical Doctor or Lawyer. The name of the applicant along with the name, number and signature of the certifying officer should be included. Certification should not be older than six (6) months. Photographs must be dated.
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldavia
Morocco
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palastine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Please note:
The Schengen visa photo has a standard size requirement, however size requirements will vary among European countries, so check with the embassy of your port of entry where you apply for your visa. For example, the Netherlands and Germany require the same size requirements as for their passport photo. (See Netherlands and German passport photo for comparison).
Saint Lucia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Nations
United States
Vietnam