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Visa photo size and requirements by country

Each country asks for its own visa photo size. Choose your visa to see the official size and rules, then take the photo at home.

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Why visa photos are not the same everywhere

A US passport photo does not always work for a visa. The size, the background and the head height change from country to country.

Many visa applications now ask for a digital file, not a printed photo. Each visa page above says if you need a file, a print, or both.

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