Passport Photo for Visa Application
Most visa applications require 35×45 mm photos with specific head proportions. Create compliant photos at home — free online.
- ✓Schengen and EU visa applications
- ✓US, UK, and Canada visa photos
- ✓Work permit and residence visas
- ✓Print-ready and digital upload formats
Visa photo requirements overview
Most visa applications worldwide use 35×45 mm (passport size) photos with the face covering 70–80% of the frame, plain light background, neutral expression, and eyes open. Specific countries add variations — US DS-160 uses 2×2 inches square, while Schengen uses 35×45 mm with light grey background. Non-compliant photos are rejected, delaying applications by weeks. Our Visa Photo Maker includes presets for common formats.
Make a visa application photo at home
Photograph yourself against a plain white or light-grey wall in even daylight. Upload to our Visa Photo Maker, select your destination country's preset, align head proportions, and download. Print at a local photo lab or use the digital file for online visa portals. Verify exact specifications on your embassy or consulate website before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a visa photo?
Most countries use 35×45 mm. US visas use 2×2 inches (51×51 mm).
Can I take a visa photo at home?
Yes. Use our Visa Photo Maker to crop and prep a phone photo to official dimensions.
How recent must a visa photo be?
Most embassies require photos taken within the last 6 months.
Also available as our general Visa Photo Maker.