40 × 40 mm Passport Photo Size — Countries & Specifications
40 × 40 mm (1.57″ × 1.57″, 472 × 472 px at 300 DPI). 40 × 40 mm is a square-format passport-photo size used primarily by Argentina. The dimensions are between the international 35 × 45 mm and the US 2 × 2 inch — a regional anomaly that pre-dates Argentina's later partial adoption of ICAO 9303 framing for the rest of the biometric envelope.
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Exact dimensions
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Centimetres | 4.0 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Inches | 1.57″ | 1.57″ |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 472 px | 472 px |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 944 px | 944 px |
Countries that use this size
Background colour rules at this size
- Plain white
How to make a 40 × 40 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 40 × 40 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
- 35 × 45 mm — 12 country/document combinations
- 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
- 32 × 26 mm — 1 country/document combinations
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use a 40 × 40 mm passport photo?
40 × 40 mm is used by: Argentina.
What is 40 × 40 mm in inches?
40 × 40 mm = 1.57″ × 1.57″. At the standard 300 DPI print resolution, this equals 472 × 472 pixels.
What background color is required for a 40 × 40 mm photo?
Plain white. Always confirm the latest rule from the issuing authority before submission.
How do I make a 40 × 40 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 40 × 40 mm JPEG plus a 4×6 print sheet for $3.99. Total cost including a kiosk print: about $4.50.
Can I print a 40 × 40 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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