Passport, Visa & ID Photo Knowledge Center

Learn how to take a student ID photo for US universities. Exact specs, lighting tips, and rejection reasons — based on official campus card office guidelines.

Learn Germany passport photo requirements in 2026 — only digital, light grey background, 35x45 mm (413 × 531 pixels) & create a photo accepted on the first try.

Find out all official rules for 2x2 ID photos in the US — size for different formats and application methods, background, file properties, and more. Learn how to properly take and submit it to avoid a rejection.

Learn UK visa photo requirements in 2026 — 600x750-pixel size, digital-only format, background, and more. Find out how to take a photo to avoid rejection and get accepted on the first try.

Learn state-by-state US driver’s licence photo requirements, facial expression, clothing, and eyewear rules, AAMVA and federal REAL ID standards — expert-verified by the PhotoGov team.

Complete 2026 Vietnam visa photo requirements for all application channels: e‑visa, embassy/consulate, and visa on arrival. Learn the correct size, background, format, and avoid common rejection mistakes.

Learn the updated Indian passport photo rules after the 2025 ICAO change: 35 × 45 mm size, pure white background, no glasses, and strict digital upload specs. The old 51 × 51 mm (2×2‑inch) format is no longer accepted, so use this guide to make sure your photo meets every current requirement.

Learn the exact 2026 Malaysia passport photo requirements and get your application accepted on the first attempt.

Get a full checklist of 2026 official Schengen visa photo requirements — 35 × 45 mm size, taken against a plain white, off-white, or light-coloured background, within the past six months and more — to get your visa photo accepted on the first try.