What is Passport Photo Size?

I want to describe about passport size photo. Passports are among the most widely accepted forms of identification in the world. A key element of the passport as a means of identification is the passport photograph.

While each country has its own conditions and specifications for the photographs to be used in its passports, the need for a clear and recognizable image of the passport holder means that certain basic requirements remain the same:

• The image should be front facing – photos showing profiles or taken from oblique angles are not accepted.
•  The focus must be clear and sharp.
• The eyes should be open and the ears must be visible- they should not be covered by hair.
• Teeth should not be visible in the photographs as this will affect the biometric scanning and recognition of the photographs.

Children’s photos, especially those of infants are often difficult to take, but again, while specifications may vary according to the country in question, certain basic requirements are common.

• The baby or child should be clearly visible with the facial details clear. 
• There should be no other objects in the photos –no toys, decorations or other people. 
• The full face must be visible. 
• Both eyes should be open. This condition may be relaxed for infants but is essential in the case of older children for the computerized facial recognition. 

What is actual Passport size Photo in various Countries?

Name of Country	Photo Size	Specialization
The United States	2” x 2”	less than six months old
Canada	5cm x 7cm	high quality photo paper are acceptable
Mexico	2” x 2”	white background
Bangladesh	50mm x 40 mm
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	4cm x 3.5cm
Turkey	4.5cm x 3.5cm
Netherlands	4.5cm x 3.5cm
Australia	4.5cm x 3.5cm
China	4.8cm x 4.3cm
Japan	4.5cm x 3.5cm
India	3.5cm x 3.5cm
Singapore	3.5cm x 3.5cm
Korea	3.5cm x 3.5cm
Brazil	7cm x 5cm

What size is a passport photo in pixels?

Size (cm)	Size (inches)	Size (pixels)  (300 dpi)
5.08x5.08 cm	2x2 inches	600x600 pixels
3.81x3.81 cm	1.5x1.5 inches	450x450 pixels
3.5x4.5 cm	1.38x1.77 inches	413x531 pixels
3.5x3.5 cm	1.38x1.38 inches	413x413 pixels
3x4 cm	1.18x1.57 inches	354x472 pixels
5x7 cm	1.97x2.76 inches	591x827 pixels
3.3x4.8 cm	1.30x1.89 inches	390x567 pixels

Common passport photo sizes
The most used sizes are: (2 x 2") and (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	2" x 2"
413 x 531 pixels (300 dpi)	600 x 600 pixels (300 dpi)