35×45mm Photo — Size & Usage Guide

Name: ICAO International Standard
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SKU: icao-standart
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Generate the world-standard 35×45 mm ICAO photo (EU, Turkey, Russia + 40 countries) with AI in 30 seconds — 413×531 pixels (300 DPI) or about 827×1063 (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 about 827×1063 (600 DPI)
10×15 print sheet fits 8 photos automatically

Where is it used?

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.

Technical specifications

Standard: ICAO 9303 / EU 2019/1157
Size: 35×45 mm (portrait)
Pixels (300 DPI): 413×531 px
Pixels (600 DPI): ≈827×1063 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.

35×45 mm size diagram

35×45mm Photo size diagram: 35×45 mm photo, head height 32–36 mm — The photo must be 35×45 mm. Head height from chin to crown must fall within 32–36 mm, that is 71–80% of the frame height.

How it works

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

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.
Upload your photo and start the AI analysis

The AI checks the ICAO 9303 criteria — head ratio, eye line, background — within seconds.
Let the 35×45 mm crop apply automatically

The head is framed to the 70-80% band and the background whitened; 413×531 and about 827×1063 pixel versions are prepared.
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.

From your photo to delivery: how it works

Take Your Photo ~30 sec

Upload a shot taken at home with your phone; no studio visit needed.
AI Analysis ~1-2 sec

A 478-point face mesh checks head ratio, background, glasses and expression.
Auto Fix instant

Background turns white and the crop is applied to the official size automatically.
Digital Delivery instant

Download an application-ready JPEG matching the required size and file limit.
Print & Shipping 1-3 business days

Printed ID photos are shipped to your address (optional).

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. The comparative list is in the full table of document photo sizes. Every document size is listed on the Turkish biometric photo sizes by document page. The full country breakdown is in the visa photo sizes by country guide.

How Many Pixels Is 35×45 mm? (413×531 and ≈827×1063)

Main documents using 35×45 mm and their differences (2026)
Document / Visa	Background	Head ratio	Digital requirement
Schengen visa (29 countries)	White / light grey	70-80% (32-36 mm)	VFS: 400×514–1054×1350 px; TLS: 60-300 KB
EU ID card (2019/1157)	Light grey	70-80%	Digital copy for the chip
UK visa	Light grey / cream	29-34 mm	Min. 600×750 px, 50 KB – 6 MB (GOV.UK)
Russia visa (e-visa)	White / light grey	32-36 mm	450×600 px e-visa / matte print consulate
Australia visa	Light grey / white	60-70%	ImmiAccount high-res JPEG
China visa (33×48 mm ≈)	White	15-22 mm width	JPEG 354×472–420×560 px

The direct calculation is 413.39×531.50 pixels at 300 DPI, with a practical output of 413×531. At 600 DPI it is 826.77×1062.99, or **about 827×1063 pixels** when rounded to the nearest pixel. Our tool packages both resolutions automatically.

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

35×45mm Photo: Correct and Incorrect Examples

Nine frames of the same person: the first one follows the rules, the other eight show the mistakes that get applications rejected most often. When you upload your own photo, the AI checks for exactly these errors in seconds.

Correct Incorrect Image licence terms

Correct example
Glare on lenses
Smiling
Low camera angle
Head tilted
Background not plain
Headwear worn
Harsh side light
Sunglasses on head

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

Good to know

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 — colour-by-colour advice is in the clothing guide.

Can I order without creating an account?

Yes — no account is required for analysis, preview or ordering. As a guest you only enter your email address at checkout; the order is attached to an automatically created account under that address, and a secure login link sent to your inbox lets you reach your file and order history any time, no password needed.

Can I use the same photo for multiple documents?

Yes — a single well-taken frame can serve as the source for ID card, passport, driving licence and most visas. However, since each document has its own size, crop and head ratio, one file cannot be submitted everywhere: for each document simply pick the relevant preset in the wizard and upload the same photo again; the system regenerates the crop and background for that document. For people renewing ID + passport + driving licence at the same time, the 10×15 print sheet is a practical solution.

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.

Cargo: 100.00 ₺ · Free shipping on orders of 500.00 ₺ and above. Prices include VAT.

Why vesikalik.com.tr?

10+ years of studio experience
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