35 × 45 mm Passport Photo Size — Countries & Specifications
35 × 45 mm (1.38″ × 1.77″, 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI). 35 × 45 mm is the most-used passport-photo size worldwide. The standard was adopted by ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 and has been implemented across the UK, the EU/Schengen Area, Australia, most of Asia, and the Latin American countries that aligned with the international standard. The US, India, and Canada deviate.
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Exact dimensions
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 35 mm | 45 mm |
| Centimetres | 3.5 cm | 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38″ | 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 413 px | 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 826 px | 1062 px |
Countries that use this size
- United Kingdom — passport
- Australia — passport
- New Zealand — passport
- Japan — passport
- South Korea — passport
- Germany — passport
- France — passport
- Italy — passport
- Ireland — passport
- Philippines — passport
- Mexico — passport
- Singapore — passport
Background colour rules at this size
- Plain white
- Light grey (UK, France, Germany)
- Off-white / cream
How to make a 35 × 45 mm passport photo for $3.99
- Capture against a plain wall. White for most authorities, light grey for the UK and several Schengen countries.
- Pick the destination country from the list above.
- Upload your photo. Our tool crops to 35 × 45 mm, balances the background to the country's spec, and produces a print-ready 4 × 6 sheet.
- Pay $3.99 only when the watermarked preview confirms the crop, head coverage, and background.
- Print the 4 × 6 sheet at any kiosk for $0.13 – $0.49 per print, or use a home inkjet with 4 × 6 glossy paper.
Related sizes
- 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) — 4 country/document combinations
- 33 × 48 mm — 1 country/document combinations
- 50 × 70 mm — 2 country/document combinations
- 45 × 35 mm (landscape) — 1 country/document combinations
- 40 × 40 mm — 1 country/document combinations
- 32 × 26 mm — 1 country/document combinations
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use a 35 × 45 mm passport photo?
35 × 45 mm is used by: United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Philippines, Mexico, Singapore.
What is 35 × 45 mm in inches?
35 × 45 mm = 1.38″ × 1.77″. At the standard 300 DPI print resolution, this equals 413 × 531 pixels.
What background color is required for a 35 × 45 mm photo?
Plain white; Light grey (UK, France, Germany); Off-white / cream. Always confirm the latest rule from the issuing authority before submission.
How do I make a 35 × 45 mm passport photo online?
Pick the destination country on this site, upload a clear portrait against a plain wall, preview for free, then download the 35 × 45 mm JPEG plus a 4×6 print sheet for $3.99. Total cost including a kiosk print: about $4.50.
Can I print a 35 × 45 mm photo at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart?
Yes. Our 4×6 print sheet is sized to fit standard pharmacy and big-box-retailer 4×6 (10 × 15 cm) photo paper. Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, FedEx Office, Costco, and most independent kiosks accept it as a regular 4×6 print job at $0.13 – $0.49 per sheet.
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