# FotoPassport — Full Biometric Passport & Visa Specifications Documentation

> Comprehensive machine-readable technical reference for all 15 verified government passport and visa photo specifications supported by FotoPassport (https://www.fotopassport.com).

## System Architecture & Privacy Guarantees
- Processing Model: 100% In-Browser Client-Side Execution via HTML5 Canvas 2D & Web APIs.
- Network Privacy: Zero image binaries or biometric feature vectors are transmitted over the network.
- Output Formats: Standard JPEG with targeted discrete cosine transform (DCT) quantization to honor strict government upload caps, and 300 DPI multi-photo 4×6" (10×15 cm) printable sheets.

## Verified Specifications by Country & Document

### 🇺🇸 United States — US Visa Photo (DS-160 & DV Lottery)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/us-visa-photo-ds-160/
- Category: visa
- Digital Dimensions: 600 × 600 px (allowed: 600×600 to 1200×1200 px)
- Physical Print Dimensions: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: 10 KB to max 240 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Plain white or off-white background with no shadows or texture.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 50% to 69% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 56% to 69% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Official Source Reference: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html (travel.state.gov)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-14 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: Exact 1:1 aspect ratio required. Head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (50% to 69% of height). File size strictly ≤ 240 KB in JPEG format.
- Official Rules:
  * Color photo taken within the last 6 months
  * Full face in direct camera view with neutral facial expression
  * Both eyes open and looking straight at the camera
  * Plain white or off-white background
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * File size exceeding 240 KB upload limit in DS-160 portal
  * Wearing eyeglasses (prohibited since 2016)
  * Shadows behind ears or under chin
  * Smiling with teeth visible or tilted head

### 🇺🇸 United States — US Passport (2×2 inch / 600×600 px)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/us-passport-photo/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 600 × 600 px (allowed: 600×600 to 1200×1200 px)
- Physical Print Dimensions: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: 10 KB to max 240 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Plain white or off-white background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 50% to 69% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 56% to 69% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: U.S. Department of State - Passport Services
- Official Source Reference: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html (travel.state.gov)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-14 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) physical photo or 600 x 600 to 1200 x 1200 pixels digital. Head height 50-69%.
- Official Rules:
  * Taken within previous 6 months
  * Neutral facial expression or natural smile with both eyes open
  * Even lighting without glare
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Head height outside 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches
  * Selfie distortion causing perspective warping
  * Eyeglasses or heavy tinted lenses

### 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — UK Passport Photo (Digital 600×750 px)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/uk-passport-photo-digital/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 600 × 750 px (allowed: 600×750 to 1200×1500 px)
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: 50 KB to max 10240 KB
- Background: #EEEEEE (Light grey or cream plain background with no patterns or shadows.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 65% to 78% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: HM Passport Office / Home Office (GOV.UK)
- Official Source Reference: https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports (gov.uk/photos)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-20 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall. File size must be between 50 KB and 10 MB. Digital photo must show head, shoulders and upper chest.
- Official Rules:
  * In clear focus without filters
  * Plain light-grey or plain cream background
  * Neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes looking straight
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * White background instead of light grey / cream (causes automated rejection on gov.uk)
  * Cropping too close without upper chest visible
  * Hair covering eyes or eyebrows

### 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — UK Passport Photo (Printed 35×45 mm)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/uk-passport-photo-printed/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 413 × 531 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: max 5000 KB
- Background: #EEEEEE (Plain light-grey or plain cream background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 64% to 75% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: HM Passport Office (GOV.UK)
- Official Source Reference: https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports/photo-requirements (gov.uk/passport-specs)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-20 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: Printed photo must measure exactly 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. Crown to chin must be 29 mm to 34 mm.
- Official Rules:
  * Printed to 35mm by 45mm standard photo paper
  * Head measurement from crown to chin: 29mm - 34mm
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Head height outside 29-34 mm range
  * Shadows behind head on wall

### 🇪🇺 European Union — Schengen Visa Photo (35×45 mm)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/schengen-visa-photo/
- Category: visa
- Digital Dimensions: 413 × 531 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: max 2048 KB
- Background: #F0F0F0 (Light grey or plain neutral light background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 70% to 80% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs (ICAO Doc 9303)
- Official Source Reference: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en (ec.europa.eu)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-18 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: 35 mm x 45 mm format (413 x 531 px at 300 DPI). Face should occupy 70-80% of the photograph (32 mm to 36 mm).
- Official Rules:
  * ICAO 9303 biometric standard compliance
  * Taken within last 6 months
  * Light monochrome background without shadows
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Face size under 32 mm or over 36 mm
  * Strong flash reflection on forehead or cheeks

### 🇨🇦 Canada — Canada Passport (50×70 mm)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/canada-passport-photo/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 591 × 827 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2.75 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: max 5000 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Plain white or light-coloured background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 44% to 51% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 68% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Official Source Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html (canada.ca/passports)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-22 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: 50 mm wide by 70 mm high. Length of face from chin to crown must be 31 mm to 36 mm.
- Official Rules:
  * Face centered and squared to camera
  * White or light-coloured background with uniform lighting
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Using standard 35x45 mm instead of Canada unique 50x70 mm
  * Head height outside 31-36 mm

### 🇨🇦 Canada — Canada Visa & eTA (Digital 420×540 px)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/canada-visa-photo-online/
- Category: visa
- Digital Dimensions: 420 × 540 px (allowed: 420×540 to 1200×1543 px)
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: 60 KB to max 4096 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Plain white or light-coloured background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 70% to 80% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Official Source Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html (canada.ca/visa-photos)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-22 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: Digital dimensions at least 420 x 540 pixels. File size strictly 60 KB to 4 MB.
- Official Rules:
  * Digital format min 420x540 pixels, file size 60KB-4MB
  * Direct frontal view with neutral expression
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Digital file under 60 KB (triggers IRCC upload error)
  * Wrong aspect ratio

### 🇮🇳 India — India Visa, OCI & Passport (e-Visa)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/india-visa-oci-photo/
- Category: visa
- Digital Dimensions: 500 × 500 px (allowed: 350×350 to 1000×1000 px)
- Physical Print Dimensions: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: 10 KB to max 1024 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Plain white or light background without borders.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 60% to 70% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 56% to 69% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: Ministry of Home Affairs / Bureau of Immigration
- Official Source Reference: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-15 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: Square 1:1 format. Min 350 x 350 px, max 1000 x 1000 px. File size 10 KB to 1 MB.
- Official Rules:
  * Equal width and height (square aspect ratio 1:1)
  * Front view of full face with eyes open
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Coloured backgrounds (blue/red rejected, must be white/off-white)
  * Photo not square

### 🇩🇪 Germany — Germany Passbild (35×45 mm)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/germany-passbild-biometrisch/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 413 × 531 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: max 3000 KB
- Background: #EEEEEE (Hellgrauer oder einfarbig heller Hintergrund.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 70% to 80% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: BMI / Bundesdruckerei
- Official Source Reference: https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/das-passbild/das-passbild-node.html (personalausweisportal.de)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-21 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: 35 x 45 mm. Gesichtshöhe 32-36 mm (70-80% der Bildhöhe).
- Official Rules:
  * Frontalaufnahme mit neutralem Gesichtsausdruck
  * Gleichmäßige Ausleuchtung ohne Schatten
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Gesichtshöhe unter 32 mm oder über 36 mm
  * Mund geöffnet oder Lächeln

### 🇫🇷 France — France Passeport & CNI (35×45 mm)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/france-photo-passeport-identite/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 413 × 531 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: max 3000 KB
- Background: #E5E5E5 (Fond uni gris clair ou bleu clair. Blanc interdit.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 70% to 80% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: Ministère de l’Intérieur / ANTS
- Official Source Reference: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10619 (service-public.fr)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-20 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: 35 x 45 mm. Visage 32-36 mm. Le fond blanc est strictement interdit.
- Official Rules:
  * Fond gris clair ou bleu clair uni
  * Visage centré, tête droite, expression neutre
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Utilisation d’un fond blanc (fond gris ou bleu clair requis)
  * Reflets dans les lunettes

### 🇨🇳 China — China Visa Photo (33×48 mm / 40-120 KB)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/china-visa-photo/
- Category: visa
- Digital Dimensions: 390 × 567 px (allowed: 354×472 to 420×560 px)
- Physical Print Dimensions: 33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: 40 KB to max 120 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Pure white background with no borders or shadows.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 58% to 68% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 52% to 65% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: MFA of PRC / Chinese Visa Application Service Center
- Official Source Reference: https://www.visaforchina.cn/globle/ (visaforchina.cn)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-16 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: Paper: 33 x 48 mm. Digital: 354-420 px by 472-560 px. File size strictly 40 KB to 120 KB.
- Official Rules:
  * Pure white background without border
  * File size strictly between 40 KB and 120 KB in JPEG
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * File size over 120 KB (strictly rejected by online portal)
  * Wearing white clothing on white background

### 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Saudi eVisa & Umrah (200×200 px / Max 100 KB)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/saudi-arabia-evisa-photo/
- Category: visa
- Digital Dimensions: 200 × 200 px (allowed: 200×200 to 2000×2000 px)
- Physical Print Dimensions: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: 5 KB to max 100 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Pure white background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 60% to 75% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: MOFA Saudi Arabia / Saudi Tourism Authority
- Official Source Reference: https://visa.visitsaudi.com/ (visa.visitsaudi.com)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-18 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: Online eVisa portal: 200 x 200 pixels min. File size strictly 5 KB to 100 KB.
- Official Rules:
  * Square aspect ratio 1:1
  * Plain white background
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * File size over 100 KB
  * Shadows on background

### 🇦🇺 Australia — Australia Passport (35×45 mm)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/australia-passport-photo/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 413 × 531 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: max 4096 KB
- Background: #EEEEEE (Plain white or light grey background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 71% to 80% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: Australian Passport Office (DFAT)
- Official Source Reference: https://www.passports.gov.au/getting-passport-how-it-works/photo-guidelines (passports.gov.au)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-19 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. Crown to chin must be between 32 mm and 36 mm.
- Official Rules:
  * Less than 6 months old
  * Neutral expression with mouth closed
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Glasses glare (glasses strongly discouraged in AU passport photos)
  * Head size under 32 mm or over 36 mm

### 🇯🇵 Japan — Japan Passport & Visa (35×45 mm)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/japan-passport-visa-photo/
- Category: passport
- Digital Dimensions: 413 × 531 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: max 3000 KB
- Background: #FFFFFF (Plain white or solid light background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 70% to 80% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA)
- Official Source Reference: https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/passport/ic_photo.html (mofa.go.jp)
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-17 (Status: verified)
- Technical Verification Notes: 35 x 45 mm with head height between 32 mm and 36 mm, space above head 2-6 mm.
- Official Rules:
  * Face centered, straight to camera, mouth closed
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Space between top of head and top edge less than 2 mm

### 🌐 Custom — Custom Universal Dimensions (600×600 px)
- Canonical URL: https://www.fotopassport.com/custom-passport-photo-dimensions/
- Category: custom
- Digital Dimensions: 600 × 600 px
- Physical Print Dimensions: 50 × 50 mm (2 × 2 inches)
- Print Resolution: 300 DPI
- File Format: JPEG
- File Size Range: Unrestricted
- Background: #FFFFFF (Custom or neutral light background.)
- Biometric Head Height Ratio: 50% to 75% of total image height
- Eye Level Height Ratio: 55% to 70% from bottom of image
- Issuing Government Body: User Defined / Custom Requirements
- Official Source Reference: https://www.icao.int/Security/FAL/PKI/Pages/ICAO-Doc-9303.aspx (icao.int (Doc 9303))
- Last Audit Date: 2025-01-01 (Status: flagged)
- Technical Verification Notes: Custom photo dimensions configured manually by user. Please verify requirements with your specific issuing authority.
- Official Rules:
  * Follow ICAO Doc 9303 biometric standard guidelines
- Common Rejection Pitfalls:
  * Ensure you check your local consulate guidelines before submitting custom dimensions.