Visa photos: size, background and shooting rules
Visa photo specs for 15 countries: pixels, KB limit, background, and requirements such as visible ears, uncovered eyebrows and no glasses.
| Format | Pixel size | File size | Background | Head ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese visa (to enter China) | 390 × 567 | — | White | 58–69% |
| US visa | 600 × 600 | ≤ 240 KB | White | 50–69% |
| Schengen visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 70–80% |
| UK visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 64–76% |
| Japanese visa | 531 × 531 | — | White | 66–76% |
| Korean visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 56–78% |
| Indian visa | 600 × 600 | — | White | 55–68% |
| Indonesian visa | 472 × 709 | — | White | 62–72% |
| Russian visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 70–80% |
| UAE visa | 508 × 650 | — | White | 62–72% |
| Canadian visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 69–80% |
| Australian visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 71–80% |
| New Zealand visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 71–80% |
| Singapore visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 62–72% |
| Thai visa | 413 × 531 | — | White | 62–72% |
Photo requirements
Ears and eyebrows visible; no glasses, hats or jewellery; mouth closed
Common review practice — the official rules in force always take precedence