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Passport Photo Sizes: UK vs US vs EU (mm & pixels)

Passport photos are rejected most often because of wrong size, incorrect dimensions, or bad cropping. This guide shows the exact passport photo sizes for the UK, US, and EU — in both millimetres and pixels.

Passport Photo Size Comparison

Country	Size (mm)	Size (pixels)
United Kingdom	35 × 45 mm	413 × 531 px
European Union (Schengen)	35 × 45 mm	413 × 531 px
United States	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)	600 × 600 px

Why Passport Photos Get Rejected

Wrong dimensions (even by a few pixels)
Face too small or too large
Head not centred
Background not plain white or off-white
File size exceeds upload limit

How to Fix Passport Photo Issues

Use these tools to fix problems instantly:

Tip: Most government portals automatically reject photos that are even 1–2 pixels off. Always export at the exact size required.

Want it done automatically?

Use our Passport Photo Maker to align your face correctly and export the exact UK, US, or EU size in one click.