Visa Photo Size UAE 2026 | Free Checker for Schengen, US, UK

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A wrongly sized or cropped photo is one of the most common avoidable reasons a visa application is rejected at submission. Each country has its own exact specification: Schengen consulates commonly ask for 35 x 45 mm, the US asks for a square photo that is 2 x 2 inches when printed, and a UK visitor visa photo is taken at the visa centre. The table below lists the official sizes. This free tool lets you upload any photo, frame it to the correct proportions, and download it at the right pixel size, ready to print. Your image is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded anywhere.

Visa photo size by country (checked 25 September 2026)

These are the sizes published by each official source on 25 September 2026. Choose the matching specification in the tool above, then check your consulate checklist, because individual consulates can ask for more.

Schengen (example: Germany)

Official photo size: 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
Key rules: Two recent biometric photos, not older than 6 months, white background, face covering 70 to 80% of the photo. Other Schengen states publish their own checklists.
Source: German Missions in the UAE

United States

Official photo size: Digital image uploaded with the online application; printed photos 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)
Key rules: Head 1 to 1 3/8 in (22 to 35 mm), taken within 6 months, plain white or off-white background, no eyeglasses
Source: US Department of State

United Kingdom

Official photo size: No printed photo for a Standard Visitor visa
Key rules: Your photo and fingerprints are taken at the visa application centre appointment
Source: GOV.UK

Canada

Official photo size: At least 35 x 45 mm
Key rules: Head 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown, two identical photos for a paper Temporary Resident Visa application, taken within 6 months
Source: IRCC

Japan

Official photo size: 45 x 35 mm
Key rules: Colour, plain background, taken within 6 months, face seen clearly, no textured paper
Source: VFS Global Japan UAE

Photo tips that pass

Use a plain light background, face the camera squarely with a neutral expression, ensure even lighting with no shadows, and avoid glasses glare or head coverings (except for religious reasons). Then build the rest of your file with the document checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser, your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

Can I use a phone selfie?

You can crop one here, but for best results use a plain background and good lighting. Some consulates require a professional photo.

What size is a Schengen visa photo in the UAE?

Schengen consulates publish their own checklists. The German Missions in the UAE, for example, ask for two recent biometric photos of 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), not older than 6 months, with a white background.

What is the US visa photo size?

You upload a digital image with the online application. Printed photos are 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), with the head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (22 to 35 mm), and eyeglasses are no longer allowed, according to the US Department of State.