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Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) Photo & Signature Size
Most countries use a 35 x 45 mm passport/visa photo; the United States uses 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm). Pick your size and this tool crops and resizes to the exact millimetre dimensions on your device — nothing is uploaded. Values are indicative; confirm the specific requirements of the issuing authority.
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Heads up: these size values are indicative and not yet verified against the official notification. Please cross-check the exact photo/signature requirements on the official portal before you submit.
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white background · 35×45 mm · 10–500 KB · JPEG
Photo specification
- Dimensions
- 35×45 mm
- File size
- 10–500 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- white
How to resize your Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) photo
- Upload your photo. Open the tool and select a recent photo of yourself on a white background. It stays on your device.
- Crop to the required dimensions. Crop the photo to 35×45 mm for Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in).
- Compress to the required file size. The tool compresses the image to the 10–500 KB range the portal accepts.
- Download and upload. Download the JPEG file and upload it to the Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) application portal.
Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) photo & signature rules
Beyond the size, the Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) portal expects the photograph to follow these rules. Check each one before you upload.
- Face the camera directly, with a full front view of your face.
- Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed — avoid smiling or frowning.
- Do not wear a cap or hat; your head must be uncovered. Religious head coverings that do not hide the face are usually allowed.
- If you wear spectacles, make sure there is no glare and your eyes are clearly visible.
- Use a plain, light-coloured background.
- For the US-visa variant, use a 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) photograph.
Common reasons Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) photos get rejected
Most rejections come down to a handful of avoidable mistakes:
- The photo is not exactly 35×45 mm. Portals validate the dimensions and reject images that are even slightly off.
- The file size is outside the 10–500 KB range — the image is either too large or compressed too far.
- The background is not white, or it is patterned or shadowed.
- The photo is not saved as a JPEG file.
- A cap, hat or head covering hides part of the face.
- Spectacles cause glare or hide the eyes.
- The face is blurred, over-exposed, tilted, or not centred and clearly visible.
Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) फोटो और सिग्नेचर साइज़
Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) का फोटो पोर्टल की ज़रूरत के मुताबिक सही साइज़ — 35×45 mm, 10–500 KB, सफ़ेद बैकग्राउंड — में बदलें, बिना कोई ऐप इंस्टॉल किए। सब कुछ आपके फ़ोन पर ही होता है; आपकी फोटो कहीं अपलोड नहीं होती। साइज़ हमेशा आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन से मिलाकर देखें।
फोटो: 35×45 mm, 10–500 KB, सफ़ेद बैकग्राउंड, JPEG फ़ॉर्मैट
Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) photo — frequently asked questions
What is the standard passport photo size?
35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm) for most countries, on a plain white or light background. The US visa/passport standard is 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm).
What is the US visa photo size?
2 x 2 inches, i.e. 51 x 51 mm, with the head occupying 50-69% of the image height on a plain white background. Verify against the current US State Department requirements.
How do I resize my Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) photo to 10–500 KB?
Upload your photo to the free tool on this page. It crops the image to 35×45 mm and compresses it into the 10–500 KB range the Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) portal accepts, then lets you download a ready-to-upload JPEG file. Everything happens in your browser — the photo is never uploaded to a server.
What background should the Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) photo have?
A white background. Avoid patterns, shadows, and objects behind you; a plain wall in even lighting works best.
Which file format does Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) accept for the photo?
JPEG. Save or export your photograph as a JPEG file before uploading it.
Can I prepare my Generic Passport / Visa Photo (35x45 mm & 2x2 in) photo on a mobile phone?
Yes. The tool runs in your phone's browser — there is no app to install, and your photo never leaves the device. You can crop and compress it to the required 35×45 mm, 10–500 KB right after taking it.
Source: official notification · verified 2026-07-01. Always confirm against your current official notification.