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Visa TypePhotoPass โœ“Photo SizeHead HeightBackgroundGlassesValidity
๐ŸŒ Schengen (26 countries)โœ“ Supported35ร—45mm32โ€“36mmWhite / light greyNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Visa (DS-160)โœ“ Supported2ร—2 in (51ร—51mm)1โ€“1โ…œ in (25โ€“35mm)WhiteNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China Visaโœ“ Supported33ร—48mm28โ€“33mmWhiteNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India Visa / e-Visaโœ“ Supported51ร—51mm25โ€“35mmWhiteNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada Visa (IRCC)โœ“ Supported50ร—70mm31โ€“36mmWhiteNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK Visa (UKVI)โœ“ Supported35ร—45mm29โ€“34mmCream / light greyNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia Visaโœ“ Supported35ร—45mm32โ€“36mmWhite / light greyNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan Visaโœ“ Supported45ร—45mm30โ€“36mmWhiteNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE Visaโœ“ Supported35ร—45mm25โ€“35mmWhiteNot allowed6 months
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil Visaโœ“ Supported30ร—40mm25โ€“32mmWhiteNot allowed6 months
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๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip (Maximize Acceptance): Authorities can reject photos for minor issues. We highly recommend preparing up to 3 slightly different variations (e.g., one with a slight smile, one completely neutral). You pay once for all!
๐Ÿ“ Photo Requirements:
  • Face clearly visible and centered
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed (or very slight smile)
  • Good lighting, no shadows on the face

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โœ‚๏ธ Crop & Align: Drag the image to center your face. Use the vertical orange line to align your nose. Zoom so your head fits between the guidelines. When ready, click "Save this Variation".

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๐Ÿ“ฅ After payment you will receive 4 formats for EACH variation:
โœ“ Digital 300 DPI (Web) โ€ข 600 DPI (High Quality Print)
โœ“ Printable 4x6" Sheet 300 & 600 DPI (6 photos with cut lines)
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๐ŸŒ 50+ visa types
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AI Country Detection

Select your destination and our AI automatically applies the exact embassy specifications โ€” size, background color, head position, DPI. No guessing.

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Every photo is reviewed by a trained compliance expert before delivery. We check for glasses, shadows, expression, lighting and any issues the AI might miss.

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If your visa photo is rejected by any embassy, consulate or visa authority for a technical reason, we remake it free or refund you fully. No exceptions.

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Schengen, US, China, India, Canada, UK, Japan, UAE and 40+ more. Every template calibrated to official embassy specifications and updated automatically.

Digital for Online Applications

Many visa systems (DS-160, India e-Visa, Australia online) accept digital photo uploads. PhotoPass provides correctly sized digital files for every portal.

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Take a selfie, upload to PhotoPass, get an embassy-compliant visa photo in under 3 minutes. Available 24/7 from any device, no appointment needed.

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Visa Photo Requirements & Guide

Schengen Visa Photo โ€” The Complete Guide

The Schengen visa photo is one of the most searched visa photo types globally โ€” required for travel to all 26 Schengen Area member states including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

Schengen photos must be exactly 35ร—45mm with the head between 32โ€“36mm tall, plain white or light grey background, taken within the last 6 months. Glasses are not permitted. The same photo specifications apply regardless of which Schengen country you're applying to.

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US Visa Photo โ€” DS-160 Form Requirements

US visa photos for the DS-160 form must be 2ร—2 inches (51ร—51mm) โ€” the same specification as a US passport photo. The DS-160 online application requires a digital photo upload, which PhotoPass provides in the correct format for the US Department of State's automated checker.

US visa types requiring a compliant photo include B1/B2 tourist and business visas, F1 and M1 student visas, H1B, L1, O1 work visas, J1 exchange visitor visas, and all immigrant visa categories.

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China Visa Photo โ€” Embassy Requirements

China visa photos use a unique 33ร—48mm format not shared by many other countries. The head must be 28โ€“33mm tall, background pure white, taken within 6 months. Required for all China Embassy and consulate visa applications including tourist (L), business (M), student (X) and work (Z) visas.

The 33ร—48mm size is a common source of confusion and rejection โ€” applicants often submit standard 35ร—45mm photos by mistake. PhotoPass automatically applies the correct China visa dimensions.

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Visa Photo Online vs In-Person โ€” Which Is Better?

Creating a visa photo online is faster, cheaper and more reliable than visiting a pharmacy or photo studio. Online services like PhotoPass provide AI verification against exact embassy specifications โ€” something a CVS kiosk or a photography studio assistant cannot guarantee.

Most visa applications now accept digital photo submissions (DS-160, India e-Visa, Canada IRCC portal, Australia DHA), making a high-quality digital file more important than ever. PhotoPass provides both digital files formatted for online submission and printed photos for in-person embassy appointments.

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