Make a 35x45 Photo Online — Passport, Visa & ID Ready in 30 Seconds 

While most international documents require a 35x45 mm photo, the table below converts 35x45 mm dimensions into centimeters, inches, and digital pixels accepted by different issuing authorities.

A 35x45 mm photo has no universal digital properties. Online portals set individual technical specifications for image dimensions and file size. For example, the UK passport service requires a digital photo to be at least 600 pixels wide by 750 pixels tall, with a file size between 50 KB and 10 MB.

The 35x45 mm format is the standard ID photo size for official documents in many countries. The table below outlines major documents that officially require 35 × 45 mm specifications, verified against current government issuing authorities.

Other countries and territories that also officially use the 35 × 45 mm format for passports (some offices take biometric passport photos during appointments) and visas include Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Albania, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan (passport).

Some IDs, visas, and passports require photo dimensions different from 35 × 45 mm: a 33x48 mm format applies to Spanish passports and national IDs (DNI), a 33x48 mm format applies to Chinese passports, while a 3x4 cm photo (30x40 mm) is used for Brazilian IDs, Japanese Residence Cards, Romanian visas, and Colombian online applications, among others. Always select your specific document in PhotoGov to ensure the tool automatically applies the correct head height, background, and passport photo size for it. Applying for a document in the country that requires a square photo? See our guide and learn how to make a 1x1 picture for your particular document type.

Stand in front of a plain, light-colored wall, preferably facing a window or with a window on your side, for even, natural daylight with no shadows or glare.

Remove your glasses if you can. For example, UK guidelines permit glasses only when medically necessary, and the lenses must be clear and glare-free.

Have someone take the picture at eye level from about 4 to 5 feet away, or set your phone on a tripod using the rear camera. Turn off portrait mode and beauty filters.

Look straight into the camera with a neutral expression, your eyes open and your mouth closed. Keep hair off your face, and make sure your full head and upper shoulders are visible — the tool will later handle the cropping.

Take several shots, pick the sharpest one, and upload it to PhotoGov.

Always submit the original, unedited image without filters or retouching. The tool automatically adjusts the template and proportions without altering your natural features.

To print 35x45 photos, download the printable sheet after processing. It already has your 35x45 photos laid out, so no cropping or resizing before getting your 35x45 mm photo print is necessary.

At home: select a printable PDF sheet upon checkout at PhotoGov, with the number of photos that you need (you’ll have options from two to six photos), and print it on matte or glossy photo paper at 100 % scale, without a "Fit to page" setting. Your printed photo must measure exactly 35 mm by 45 mm.

At a photo counter: select a printable JPEG sheet upon checkout at PhotoGov, with the number of photos that you need (you’ll have options from two to six photos), and bring the file to a local print shop or pharmacy photo counter. Request a 35mm x 45mm photo print at an actual size.

Paper applications often require multiple prints — for example, an Irish passport application needs four identical photos. For the UK online service, GOV.UK accepts a digital image of at least 600 × 750 px and handles the cropping automatically, so simply follow the platform’s upload instructions.

The 35 × 45 mm format follows the biometric principles established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Doc 9303, the framework most countries use for machine-readable travel documents. Check our biometric passport photo guide to learn more about these rules and how to prepare the right photo for your document. Beyond these baseline rules, national authorities enforce their own specifications: the UK requires a cream or light gray background and an image taken within the last month, German missions specify a neutral gray background, and Ireland accepts prints up to 38 × 50 mm. PhotoGov maintains dedicated templates for each supported document and continuously monitors official updates, so your final file needs no manual adjustments.

A standard 35 × 45 mm photo processed through PhotoGov measures 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 pixels), with the head centered and sized between 32 and 36 mm against a plain white background*. The tool adjusts only dimensions, framing, and background color — it never reshapes, filters, or retouches your facial features.

Need an extra safeguard for tight deadlines, strict visa requirements, or infant passport applications? Add Human Verification at checkout: our senior specialist reviews your photo against current official guidelines, catches potential issues, and recommends a retake if needed.

*Check your destination authority's specific background color rules, and select the exact document type on our Documents page to generate a country-specific photo. The background color for a standard 35 × 45 mm photo from PhotoGov is white by default.

Checked against the issuing authorities’ and ICAO standards · Last checked: October 12, 2026

Schengen Visa Photo Standard: European Commission — Migration and Home Affairs

UK Passport & Visa Photo Requirements: HM Passport Office / GOV.UK

Australian Passport Photo Guidelines: Australian Passport Office

New Zealand Passport Photo Standards: New Zealand Passports (Department of Internal Affairs)

Irish Passport Photo Guidelines: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland)

Singapore Passport & Visa Photo Standards: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA Singapore)

Japan Passport Photo Specifications: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

South Korea Passport Photo Requirements: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of Korea)

Biometric Regulations for International ID Documents: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Document 9303