35 × 45 mm photo
The 35 × 45 mm format is the most widely used passport and visa photo size in the world, based on the ICAO standard. If your form asks for "35 by 45" and doesn't have its own page here, this is the one to use.
Head and shoulders, facing the camera, in front of a plain light wall. Your photo stays on your device.
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head size | 32 to 36 mm, chin to crown (ICAO standard) |
| Background | Plain light background |
| Digital file | 827 × 1063 px (35 × 45 mm at 600 dpi) |
Source: ICAO Doc 9303, Part 3. Checked October 2026.
Before you take the photo
- Head 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown.
- Plain light background, even lighting.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera.
- Check your country's own rules for background colour and how recent the photo must be.
How it works
- Choose a photo. It stays on your device.
- Altols finds your face and crops to 35 × 45 mm with the head at the right size. Adjust it if you like.
- Review the automatic checks and the watermarked preview.
- Pay $4.99 USD once and download the digital file and the 6 × 4 inch print sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use 35 × 45 mm?
The UK, Ireland, Australia, India, the Schengen countries and many others. Some have their own extra rules, so use a country page if there is one.
Is 35 × 45 mm the same as 3.5 × 4.5 cm?
Yes. It is also sometimes written as 45 × 35 mm, height first.