# Passport Photo Size by Country (mm, inches, pixels)

See the passport photo size, head height and background rule for a country, in mm, cm, inches and pixels at 300 or 600 dpi.

- URL: https://toolstackhub.co.uk/tools/passport-photo-size-by-country/
- Category: Image Tools
- Price: free, no sign-up
- Privacy: runs in the browser; input is not uploaded
- Last updated: 2026-10-08

## About
Pick a country and the size of its passport photo appears in millimetres, centimetres and inches, with the pixel size at your chosen resolution, the head height range and the background colour rule. You can also enter any custom size in millimetres to get the pixel size. Use it with the Passport Photo Maker to crop and print your own.

## How to use
1. Choose a country, or choose Custom size and type the width and height in millimetres.
2. Choose the resolution. 300 dpi is standard for printing.
3. Read the size in millimetres, inches and pixels, with the head height range and background rule.

## FAQ
**What is the standard passport photo size in mm?** 35 × 45 mm is used by the UK, the Schengen countries and several others. The US and India use 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm).

**How many pixels is a 35 × 45 mm photo?** About 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, depending on rounding.

**What does dpi mean?** Dots per inch is how many pixels fit in one inch when printed. 300 dpi is the usual print resolution.

**Is the Passport Photo Size by Country (mm, inches, pixels) free?** Yes, with no sign-up or limits.