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35×45mm Photo — Size & Usage Guide

Generate the world-standard 35×45 mm ICAO photo (EU, Turkey, Russia + 40 countries) with AI in 30 seconds — pixel equivalents 413×531 (300 DPI) or 826×1063 (600 DPI), digital + print-ready.

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Example ICAO 9303 standard 35×45 mm passport photo, light grey background

Key takeaways

  • The world's most common passport photo size (international ICAO 9303)
  • EU, TR (partial), Russia, Ukraine, Balkans, Caucasus
  • Pixels: 413×531 (300 DPI) or 826×1063 (600 DPI)
  • 10×15 print sheet fits 8 photos automatically

The single most common format used for EU Schengen visas, ICAO 9303 passports, Russian visas, Turkish visa applications and two dozen other biometric use cases.

How it works

35×45mm Photo — Size & Usage Guide — get it right in 4 steps.

  1. Shoot facing the camera in front of a plain wall

    Hold the phone at eye level; a single shadow-free frame in daylight is enough.

  2. Upload your photo and start the AI analysis

    The AI checks the ICAO 9303 criteria — head ratio, eye line, background — within seconds.

  3. Let the 35×45 mm crop apply automatically

    The head is framed to the 70-80% band and the background whitened; 413×531 and 826×1063 pixel versions are prepared.

  4. Download the digital file or order an 8-up print

    Download the JPEG for visa portals immediately, or have 8 prints on a 10×15 sheet shipped to your address.

How much does an ID photo cost? (2026)

Photo analysis and the biometric compliance check are completely free. Digital file and print prices are below — identical to the live prices in the order wizard.

Service Price
Photo analysis & biometric check Free · No sign-up · Results in seconds Free
Digital File Print-ready high-resolution file, instant download. 50.00 TRY
ICAO International Standard print package 8 photos (3.5 × 4.5 cm) · Your photos are printed in your chosen size and quantity and delivered to your address. 250.00 TRY
Cargo 100.00 TRY
Prices include VAT.

Technical specifications

Standard
ICAO 9303 / EU 2019/1157
Size
35×45 mm (portrait)
Pixels (300 DPI)
413×531 px
Pixels (600 DPI)
826×1063 px
Head height
32-36 mm (70-80%)
Background
White or very light grey

Requirements checklist

  • Long edge 45 mm, short edge 35 mm — portrait orientation.
  • Head height (chin to crown) 32-36 mm.
  • 300 DPI is enough for print; use 600 DPI for premium print quality.
  • ICAO 9303 mandates a uniform background — patterns or gradients are rejected.
  • EU regulation 2019/1157 uses the same size on ID cards.
  • Keep JPEG compression above 90% to avoid banding artifacts.

Related document sizes

Official photo sizes for documents related to this page, with pixel equivalents.

Document Physical size Pixels (300 DPI) Background Note
Bar Association ID 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White ICAO biometric
EU Passport & Schengen Visa 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White or light grey ICAO compliant
United Kingdom Passport 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px Cream / Light grey ICAO compliant
Australia Visa 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White ICAO compliant
Russia Visa 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White Compatible with most countries
Passport (TR) 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White ICAO biometric
China Visa 3.3 × 4.8 cm 354 × 472 px White Compatible with most countries

35×45 mm: the World's Most Common Photo Size (2026)

The 35×45 mm format is the physical carrier of the international biometric passport standard defined in ICAO Doc 9303 (Machine Readable Travel Documents). EU regulation 2019/1157 (in force in all 27 member states as of 2026) extended the same size to identity cards. After Bulgaria and Romania joined in 2024/2025 the **Schengen Area's unified photo standard now covers 29 countries** — all using 35×45 mm. Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey (visa), Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia and 45+ other countries share this format.

The size is used for Schengen visas (29 countries), EU passports, UK visas (with a different background tone), Russian visas (matte paper preferred), Australia visa (digital ImmiAccount), China visa (33×48 mm, very close but strictly biometric) and residence cards in many countries. Turkey's own documents use the 50×60 mm size instead. A single, correctly processed 35×45 mm photo can serve several applications within the same period.

How Many Pixels Is 35×45 mm? (413×531 and 826×1063)

Main documents using 35×45 mm and their differences (2026)
Document / VisaBackgroundHead ratioDigital requirement
Schengen visa (29 countries)White / light grey70-80% (32-36 mm)VFS: 400×514–1054×1350 px; TLS: 60-300 KB
EU ID card (2019/1157)Light grey70-80%Digital copy for the chip
UK visaLight grey / cream29-34 mmMin. 600×750 px, max 240 KB
Russia visa (e-visa)White / light grey32-36 mm450×600 px e-visa / matte print consulate
Australia visaLight grey / white60-70%ImmiAccount high-res JPEG
China visa (33×48 mm ≈)White15-22 mm widthJPEG 354×472–420×560 px

The digital equivalent depends on the DPI: 413×531 pixels for 300-DPI print and 826×1063 pixels for 600-DPI premium print. Our tool packages both versions automatically; for web portals the 413×531 version is accepted by nearly every application system.

Keeping JPEG compression above 90% eliminates the risk of banding (gradient breakup). Files headed for print should use the sRGB colour profile, leaving CMYK conversion to the print service. vesikalik.com.tr produces its outputs with exactly these settings.

Head Ratio and Framing Rules

Correct and incorrect 35×45 mm biometric photo examples: compliant photo versus smiling, lens glare and shadowed background mistakes
Correct (✓): neutral expression, light background. Wrong (✕): smiling, lens glare, shadowed background.

35×45 mm is not just a size — it is a metric-framing standard: head height (chin to crown) must sit in the 32–36 mm band, i.e. 70-80% of the frame height, and the eye line must fall within a defined range above the bottom edge. The background colour range is fixed by the same specification.

vesikalik.com.tr's analysis engine overlays MediaPipe FaceLandmarker's 478-point mesh onto the photo and presents every criterion in a single red-yellow-green report — showing clearly which countries will accept the photo and which might reject it.

One Flow from Home Shot to Print

A single selfie taken in front of a plain wall is enough: the AI maps the face, re-frames the crop to the 32–36 mm head band, shifts the background to white with the BiRefNet model and produces digital files at both resolutions.

On the print side, eight 35×45 mm photos are laid out with cut marks on a 10×15 photo sheet and shipped to your address within Turkey. Beyond the 2 copies a Schengen application requires, spares remain for passport, residence and archive needs.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

  • Keep head height within the 32-36 mm band (70-80% of the frame)
  • Use a white or very light grey uniform background
  • Use a recent photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Neutral expression: mouth closed, eyes open, looking at the camera
  • Keep JPEG quality above 90%

Don't

  • No patterned, gradient or shadowed backgrounds — ICAO rejects them
  • Do not smile or shoot with an open mouth
  • No lens glare on glasses; shooting without glasses is safest
  • Do not frame the head above 80% or below 70% of the frame
  • Do not apply filters, retouching or background blur

FAQ

How should I take my photo?
Face the camera, keep a neutral expression, eyes open, and do not smile. Use even natural light and avoid harsh side shadows. A plain (preferably light) background is enough — the model cleans complex backdrops. A headscarf is fine if the whole face is visible; do not wear dark sunglasses.
For which countries can I generate valid photos?
The wizard offers about twenty document and country formats: Turkish ID, passport, driving licence, Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, Russia, private security, firearms licence and ICAO 35×45 mm, among others. The AI checks ICAO 9303 plus country-specific rules (size, background, head height) and, when suitable, produces a print-ready ID photo in your chosen size. For unlisted documents use the generic 35×45 mm (international) or 50×60 mm (TR) format. Final acceptance rests with the authority.
What are the passport photo size and requirements?
The standard Republic of Türkiye passport photo is 50×60 mm biometric; the background must be white or a very light plain colour, glasses must not glare, and eyes must be open and looking straight at the camera. It also follows international ICAO 9303 rules: the head fills about 70-80% of the frame, neutral expression, and the photo must have been taken in the last 6 months. Pick the "TR Passport" preset in the wizard — the system applies all these rules automatically.
What is the 35x45 mm photo in pixels?
For 35×45 mm our output file has the long side at ~720 px, giving roughly 560×720 pixels at ~300 DPI; the classic 300 DPI calculation is ~413×531 for reference. This resolution is enough for Schengen, Canada, Russia, UK and Australia visa systems (US is square and has its own preset) and comfortably clears the 600×750-pixel minimum that many online uploads require. The wizard applies the correct size and background automatically.
What colour clothing should I wear for a biometric photo?
Since the background is white or very light grey, avoid white and cream tops — the collar blends into the background and the face edges disappear. Dark and mid tones (navy, charcoal, burgundy, dark green) increase contrast and define facial features. Uniforms, camouflage, religious/military insignia and large logos are rejected for most official documents; a plain single-colour tee, shirt or sweater is the safest choice.
Do I need a paper photo or a digital file for visa applications?
It depends on the country: the US (DS-160), UK and Australia primarily want a digital JPEG; Schengen, China and Russia application centres usually also require physical prints. The safest approach is to download the single JPEG for upload and order a 10×15 print sheet with multiple copies for the physical requirement — our tool produces both from the same biometric frame. That way you have the file and the prints ready on appointment day.

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