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 "checked": "2026-11-10",
 "count": 27,
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   "id": "us-passport",
   "country_iso": "US",
   "country": "United States",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport (paper form DS-11/DS-82)",
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    50.8,
    50.8
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    "min": 25,
    "max": 35,
    "measure": "bottom of chin to top of head"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
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    "colors": [
     "white",
     "off-white"
    ],
    "rule": "White or off-white, without shadows, texture or lines"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Do not change your photo using computer software, phone apps or filters, or artificial intelligence."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed_unless_medical",
   "expression": "neutral; a smile is allowed with eyes open and mouth closed (official FAQ)",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": "Babies may have eyes not fully open; lay them on a plain white or off-white sheet.",
   "notes": [
    "One colour photo, taken in the last 6 months.",
    "Printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper. Printing it yourself is allowed.",
    "No uniforms, headphones or hats (religious or medical exceptions need a signed statement)."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html",
     "title": "U.S. Department of State: Passport Photos",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page read in a real browser on 10 Nov 2026 (page last updated 24 Mar 2026)"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     600,
     600
    ],
    "600": [
     1200,
     1200
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "us-visa",
   "country_iso": "US",
   "country": "United States",
   "document": "visa",
   "document_label": "Visa (DS-160 upload and interview photo)",
   "size_mm": [
    50.8,
    50.8
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 22,
    "max": 35,
    "measure": "bottom of chin to top of head; 50–69% of image height"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "px": {
     "w": 600,
     "h": 600
    },
    "square": true,
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ],
    "max_kb": 240
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "off-white"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or off-white"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "allowed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Photos must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way. The State Department's own tool resizes, rotates and crops to 600 x 600 px."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed_unless_medical",
   "expression": "neutral, both eyes open",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "DS-160 upload: square JPEG in colour (sRGB), 600 x 600 px minimum and 1200 x 1200 px maximum, 240 kB or less. We make it at 600 x 600 px.",
    "The State Department photo tool crops to exactly 600 x 600 px.",
    "Immigrant visa (DS-260) interviews need two identical 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) prints.",
    "Acceptance is at the discretion of the embassy or consulate."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html",
     "title": "U.S. Department of State: Visa Photo Requirements",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page read in a real browser on 10 Nov 2026"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/digital-image-requirements.html",
     "title": "U.S. Department of State: Digital Image Requirements (DS-160 and DV uploads)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page read in a real browser on 10 Nov 2026"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [
    "us-immigrant-visa"
   ],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     600,
     600
    ],
    "600": [
     1200,
     1200
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "us-dv-lottery",
   "country_iso": "US",
   "country": "United States",
   "document": "dv-lottery",
   "document_label": "Diversity Visa (green card lottery) entry",
   "size_mm": [
    50.8,
    50.8
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 22,
    "max": 35,
    "measure": "bottom of chin to top of head; 50–69% of image height"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "px": {
     "w": 600,
     "h": 600
    },
    "square": true,
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ],
    "max_kb": 240
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "off-white"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or off-white"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "allowed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Photos must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed_unless_medical",
   "expression": "neutral, both eyes open",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Digital image: JPEG, square, 600 x 600 px, 240 kB or less.",
    "A scanned print must be 2 x 2 in, scanned at 300 ppi.",
    "Since 10 Apr 2026 every entry also needs valid passport details and a scan of the passport biographic and signature page (limited exemptions).",
    "Entering costs a $1 registration fee, paid at the time of entry. There is no other cost to enter."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html",
     "title": "U.S. Department of State: Visa Photo Requirements",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page read in a real browser on 10 Nov 2026"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04737/visas-enhancing-vetting-and-combatting-fraud-in-the-diversity-immigrant-visa-program",
     "title": "Federal Register 2026-04737: DV entries need passport details and a passport scan (effective 10 Apr 2026)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2025/09/16/2025-17851.html",
     "title": "Federal Register 2025-17851: $1 Diversity Visa registration fee (effective 16 Sep 2025)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ca9-26-6943/pdf/USCOURTS-ca9-26-6943-0.pdf",
     "title": "Ninth Circuit, Red Eagle Law v. Rubio, No. 26-6943: order of 29 Oct 2026 staying the DV-2027 injunction",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
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    "300": [
     600,
     600
    ],
    "600": [
     1200,
     1200
    ]
   }
  },
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   "id": "uk-passport",
   "country_iso": "GB",
   "country": "United Kingdom",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport (paper application, printed photos)",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
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    "min": 29,
    "max": 34,
    "measure": "crown of head (not top of hair) to chin"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "cream",
     "light grey"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain cream or light grey; 5–10% grey recommended for photographers"
   },
   "mode": "check",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "forbidden",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Photos must not be a cut down version of a larger picture and must be unaltered by computer software."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed_unless_needed",
   "expression": "plain expression, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": false,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Two identical prints, taken in the last month.",
    "HM Passport Office forbids cropping a larger picture down to size, so we only check UK printed photos and do not sell a file for them."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports/photo-requirements",
     "title": "GOV.UK: Get a passport photo, printed photos",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/passport-photos-guide-for-photographers/guidance-for-photographers",
     "title": "GOV.UK: Guidance for photographers",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "uk-passport-online",
   "country_iso": "GB",
   "country": "United Kingdom",
   "document": "passport-online",
   "document_label": "Passport (online application, digital photo)",
   "size_mm": null,
   "head_mm": null,
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "px": {
     "min_w": 600,
     "min_h": 750
    },
    "min_kb": 50,
    "max_kb": 10240
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "light-coloured"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain light-coloured background, in clear contrast to you"
   },
   "mode": "check",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "forbidden",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Unaltered by computer software. If you use your own device, do not crop your photo: it will be done for you."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed_unless_needed",
   "expression": "plain expression, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Taken in the last month.",
    "Include head, shoulders and upper body. GOV.UK crops it for you."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports",
     "title": "GOV.UK: Get a passport photo, digital photos",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": []
  },
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   "id": "canada-passport",
   "country_iso": "CA",
   "country": "Canada",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport (in person or by mail)",
   "size_mm": [
    50,
    70
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 31,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "chin to crown (top of head)"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "light-coloured"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or light-coloured"
   },
   "mode": "check",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "forbidden",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Altered includes cropping around the head and shoulders and changing the background. Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_eyes_clear_no_glare",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed, not smiling",
   "print_ok": false,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Two identical prints from a commercial photographer, taken in the last 6 months.",
    "Canada rejects any edited photo, including cropping, so we only check it."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html",
     "title": "Canada.ca: Passport photo requirements",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     591,
     827
    ],
    "600": [
     1181,
     1654
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "canada-passport-online",
   "country_iso": "CA",
   "country": "Canada",
   "document": "passport-online",
   "document_label": "Passport (online renewal, digital photo)",
   "size_mm": null,
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 45,
    "max": 50,
    "measure": "chin to crown as % of photo height",
    "unit": "%"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "px": {
     "min_w": 1200,
     "min_h": 1800,
     "max_w": 3000,
     "max_h": 4500
    },
    "ratio": "2:3",
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ],
    "min_kb": 200,
    "max_kb": 5120
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "light-coloured"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or light-coloured"
   },
   "mode": "check",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "forbidden",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Taken in person by a commercial photographer; must not be altered in any way."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_eyes_clear_no_glare",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "JPEG, 3:2 portrait, at least 1,200 x 1,800 px, at most 3,000 x 4,500 px, 200 kB to 5 MB."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html",
     "title": "Canada.ca: Passport photo requirements",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": []
  },
  {
   "id": "canada-visa",
   "country_iso": "CA",
   "country": "Canada",
   "document": "visa",
   "document_label": "Visitor visa (TRV)",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 31,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "chin to crown"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "light-coloured"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or light-coloured"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_eyes_clear",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Frame at least 35 x 45 mm, printed on quality photographic paper.",
    "Two identical photos, taken in the last 6 months."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html",
     "title": "Canada.ca: Temporary Resident Visa photograph specifications",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "australia-passport",
   "country_iso": "AU",
   "country": "Australia",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 32,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "chin to crown"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "light grey"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or light grey that contrasts with your face"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "No retouching. \"Background not plain and edited\" is an unacceptable example."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed_unless_medical",
   "expression": "neutral, eyes open",
   "print_ok": false,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Allowed print size is 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high; we make 35 x 45 mm.",
    "Print on heavy glossy paper (200 gsm or more) by dye sublimation, not inkjet.",
    "The Passport Office recommends a professional provider and does not recommend online services or apps."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.passports.gov.au/getting-passport-how-it-works/photo-guidelines",
     "title": "Australian Passport Office: Passport photos",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
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    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "new-zealand-passport",
   "country_iso": "NZ",
   "country": "New Zealand",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport (digital photo)",
   "size_mm": null,
   "head_mm": null,
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "ratio": "3:4",
    "px": {
     "min_w": 900,
     "min_h": 1200,
     "max_w": 4500,
     "max_h": 6000
    },
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ],
    "min_kb": 250,
    "max_kb": 5120
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "light-coloured"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain light-coloured, strong contrast, no shadows"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "allowed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Crop it to the correct head size before submitting. Do not edit, apply filters, or use AI tools to modify how you look."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_not_tinted_or_thick",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Selfies are rejected: have someone else take it from 1.5 m.",
    "Leave a clear gap around the top and sides of the head; include shoulders and upper chest."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-photos/",
     "title": "New Zealand Passports: Passport photos (page updated 4 Mar 2026)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": []
  },
  {
   "id": "ireland-passport",
   "country_iso": "IE",
   "country": "Ireland",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport (paper application)",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": null,
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "plain"
    ],
    "rule": "See source"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Digital enhancements or changes are not acceptable."
   },
   "glasses": "see_source",
   "expression": "neutral",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Accepted print sizes: 35 x 45 mm minimum, 38 x 50 mm maximum.",
    "The photo must show you from head to mid torso.",
    "Black-and-white prints are recommended; colour is accepted."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/photo-guidelines/",
     "title": "Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland): Photo guidelines for passports",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "france-passport",
   "country_iso": "FR",
   "country": "France",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passeport",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 32,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "bottom of chin to top of skull, excluding hair"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "light blue",
     "light grey"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain, light colour; white is forbidden"
   },
   "mode": "check",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "forbidden",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "The photo must be taken by an approved professional or in an approved booth."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_thin_frames_clear",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": false,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "France only accepts photos from approved photographers and booths, so we check but do not make French ID photos.",
    "A white background is refused."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10619",
     "title": "Service-Public.fr: Quelle photo fournir pour un titre d'identité (checked by the site 8 Oct 2026)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [
    "france-id-card"
   ],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "germany-passport",
   "country_iso": "DE",
   "country": "Germany",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Reisepass and Personalausweis",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 32,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "tip of chin to top of head, ignoring hair; refused only below 27 or above 40"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "light grey",
     "light"
    ],
    "rule": "Single light colour, ideally neutral grey, contrasting with face and hair"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Retouching and filters are listed as unacceptable (Anlage 8 PassV)."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_eyes_clear",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Children under 10: face height 22–36 mm.",
    "German missions abroad still take printed photos (Embassy Madrid). Inside Germany, ask your Bürgeramt how photos are submitted."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.bundesdruckerei-gmbh.de/files/dokumente/pdf/fotomustertafel-300dpi.pdf",
     "title": "Bundesdruckerei: Foto-Mustertafel (official PDF)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/passv_2007/anlage_8.html",
     "title": "Passverordnung, Anlage 8 (German federal law)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://spanien.diplo.de/es-de/service/2591930-2591930",
     "title": "German Foreign Office (Embassy Madrid): Biometrische Passfotos",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [
    "germany-id-card"
   ],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "schengen-visa",
   "country_iso": "EU",
   "country": "Schengen area",
   "document": "visa",
   "document_label": "Schengen visa (short stay)",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 31.5,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "face 70–80% of photo height"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "light-coloured"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or light-coloured (consulates differ: Germany in India asks for white)"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "The EU requires an ICAO-compliant photo; consulates may add rules."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_eyes_clear",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Taken in the last 6 months.",
    "France-Visas allows 35–40 mm width.",
    "If you apply through a visa centre (VFS, TLS), many take the photo at your appointment."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en",
     "title": "European Commission: Applying for a Schengen visa",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/iso_iec_fv_visa_photograph_requirements_en",
     "title": "France-Visas: Schengen visa photograph instructions (official PDF)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://india.diplo.de/in-en/2674022-2674022",
     "title": "German Foreign Office (India): Schengen visa checklist",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/checklist-schengen-visa-tourism",
     "title": "NetherlandsWorldwide: Schengen visa checklist",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "italy-passport",
   "country_iso": "IT",
   "country": "Italy",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passaporto and carta d'identità",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 31.5,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "face 70–80% of photo, chin to forehead"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white"
    ],
    "rule": "White background with even light"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "Not addressed on the official page."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_clear_no_heavy_frames",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Taken in the last 6 months, printed on high quality paper."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-opportunita/italiani-all-estero/documenti_di_viaggio/linee-guida-foto-icao/",
     "title": "Ministero degli Affari Esteri: Linee guida foto ICAO",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [
    "italy-id-card"
   ],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "spain-passport",
   "country_iso": "ES",
   "country": "Spain",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Pasaporte and DNI",
   "size_mm": [
    26,
    32
   ],
   "head_mm": null,
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white"
    ],
    "rule": "Uniform, plain white"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "Not addressed on the official page."
   },
   "glasses": "no_dark_lenses",
   "expression": "see_source",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Spain uses 32 x 26 mm (height x width), not 35 x 45 mm.",
    "Must show eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth and chin clearly; high resolution on good photo paper."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.interior.gob.es/opencms/es/servicios-al-ciudadano/tramites-y-gestiones/pasaporte/procedimiento-de-expedicion",
     "title": "Ministerio del Interior: Pasaporte, procedimiento de expedición",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.dnielectronico.es/PortalDNIe/PRF1_Cons02.action?pag=REF_1084",
     "title": "Portal DNIe: Requisitos para la obtención",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [
    "spain-dni"
   ],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     307,
     378
    ],
    "600": [
     614,
     756
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "netherlands-passport",
   "country_iso": "NL",
   "country": "Netherlands",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Paspoort and ID-kaart",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 26,
    "max": 30,
    "measure": "chin to crown (age 11+)"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "light grey",
     "light blue",
     "white"
    ],
    "rule": "Even, single colour, no gradient, enough contrast"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Niet bewerkt (not edited)."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_clear",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Face width ear to ear 16–20 mm.",
    "Age 10 and under: 19–30 mm.",
    "Printed at 400 dpi or more on smooth photo paper."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/themas/migratie-en-reizen/paspoort-en-identiteitskaart/eisen-pasfoto-paspoort-id-kaart",
     "title": "Rijksoverheid: Eisen aan de pasfoto voor paspoort of ID-kaart",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.rvig.nl/sites/default/files/2025-05/Fotomatrix%202020.pdf",
     "title": "RvIG: Fotomatrix model 2020 (official PDF)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [
    "netherlands-id-card"
   ],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "austria-passport",
   "country_iso": "AT",
   "country": "Austria",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Reisepass",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": null,
    "max": 36,
    "target": 30,
    "measure": "tip of chin to crown, about two thirds of the photo"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "light grey",
     "light"
    ],
    "rule": "Single light colour, ideally grey, no pattern or shadow"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "Not addressed on the official page."
   },
   "glasses": "see_source",
   "expression": "see_source",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Eye distance at least 8 mm (10 mm ideal).",
    "High hairstyles may extend past the top edge."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.bmi.gv.at/607/passbild_kriterien.html",
     "title": "Bundesministerium für Inneres (Austria): Passbild-Kriterien",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "japan-passport",
   "country_iso": "JP",
   "country": "Japan",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 32,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "top of head to chin"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": [
    2,
    6
   ],
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "pale plain colour"
    ],
    "rule": "White recommended; plain pale colour, no gradient"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "Not addressed on the pages we read."
   },
   "glasses": "see_source",
   "expression": "see_source",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Space above the head: 2–6 mm.",
    "No border.",
    "Self-taken photos are often sent back; a studio is recommended."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/passport/ic_photo.html",
     "title": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: パスポート申請用写真の規格 (updated 3 Mar 2025)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.pref.miyazaki.lg.jp/kokusai-keizaikoryu/kanko/koryu/shashin.html",
     "title": "Miyazaki Prefecture Passport Center: パスポート用写真について",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "south-korea-passport",
   "country_iso": "KR",
   "country": "South Korea",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 32,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "crown (excluding hair) to chin"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "px": {
     "w": 413,
     "h": 531,
     "min_w": 395,
     "max_w": 431,
     "min_h": 507,
     "max_h": 550
    },
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ],
    "max_kb": 500
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white"
    ],
    "rule": "Uniform white, no border"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "allowed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Removing the background with editing software or compositing onto white is not accepted."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_no_glare",
   "expression": "neutral, mouth closed, no teeth",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Online renewal file: JPG, 500 KB or less, 413 x 531 px recommended (395–431 x 507–550 accepted), 300 dpi.",
    "Self-taken photos are allowed only if they meet the rules."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.passport.go.kr/home/kor/contents.do?menuPos=32",
     "title": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Korea): 여권 사진 규격 안내",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://www.passport.go.kr/home/kor/contents.do?menuPos=12",
     "title": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Korea): 온라인용 사진파일 안내",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "china-visa",
   "country_iso": "CN",
   "country": "China",
   "document": "visa",
   "document_label": "Visa",
   "size_mm": [
    33,
    48
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 28,
    "max": 33,
    "measure": "bottom of chin to crown"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": [
    3,
    5
   ],
   "digital": {
    "px": {
     "min_w": 354,
     "min_h": 472,
     "max_w": 420,
     "max_h": 560
    },
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ],
    "min_kb": 40,
    "max_kb": 120
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "near-white"
    ],
    "rule": "White or close to white, no border"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "allowed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Photos must not be modified or composited."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_not_tinted_or_thick",
   "expression": "neutral, eyes open, mouth closed, ears visible",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Head width 15–22 mm; 3–5 mm from crown to top edge; at least 7 mm below the chin.",
    "Digital: 354 x 472 to 420 x 560 px, 24-bit RGB JPEG, 40–120 KB."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://ma.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/zytz/202504/t20250427_11605604.htm",
     "title": "Embassy of China in Morocco: 中国签证申请相片规格要求 (25 Apr 2025)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://bio.visaforchina.cn/KUL3_EN/upload/20231123/4b89d0c364d44f778f85d6fd76d93475.pdf",
     "title": "Chinese Visa Application Service Center: Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Application (MFA Department of Consular Affairs)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     390,
     567
    ],
    "600": [
     780,
     1134
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "india-evisa",
   "country_iso": "IN",
   "country": "India",
   "document": "e-visa",
   "document_label": "e-Visa",
   "size_mm": null,
   "head_mm": null,
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "square": true,
    "px": {
     "min_w": 350,
     "min_h": 350,
     "max_w": 1000,
     "max_h": 1000
    },
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ],
    "min_kb": 10,
    "max_kb": 1024
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "light-coloured"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain light-coloured or white, no shadows"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "Not addressed on the official page."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed",
   "expression": "full face, eyes open",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "JPEG, square, 350–1,000 px, 10 KB to 1 MB.",
    "Show the full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred, no border."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/",
     "title": "Government of India: e-Visa",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://eoibeijing.gov.in/eoibejing_listview/NjYz",
     "title": "Embassy of India, Beijing: e-Visa photo requirements",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": []
  },
  {
   "id": "india-passport",
   "country_iso": "IN",
   "country": "India",
   "document": "passport-online",
   "document_label": "Passport (overseas online upload)",
   "size_mm": null,
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 80,
    "max": 85,
    "unit": "%",
    "measure": "face share of the photo"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "px": {
     "w": 630,
     "h": 810
    },
    "formats": [
     "jpg"
    ]
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white"
    ],
    "rule": "White"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "allowed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Photos should be unaltered by computer software."
   },
   "glasses": "remove_to_avoid_reflection",
   "expression": "natural, eyes open, mouth closed",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Colour, exactly 630 x 810 px.",
    "Full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/pdf/Guidelines_for_ICAO_Compliant_Photographs_for_Passport_Applications.pdf",
     "title": "Passport Seva: Guidelines for ICAO compliant photographs (official PDF)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": []
  },
  {
   "id": "taiwan-passport",
   "country_iso": "TW",
   "country": "Taiwan",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "Passport",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 32,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "chin to crown"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white"
   },
   "mode": "check",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "forbidden",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Resampling of the original image or alteration of the image size before printing is not permitted."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_no_glare",
   "expression": "neutral",
   "print_ok": false,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Online: JPG, at least 413 x 531 px, up to 5 MB.",
    "Taiwan forbids resizing before printing, so we only check it."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-140-467-29b1d-2.html",
     "title": "Bureau of Consular Affairs (Taiwan): Passport photos",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "hong-kong-passport",
   "country_iso": "HK",
   "country": "Hong Kong",
   "document": "passport",
   "document_label": "HKSAR passport",
   "size_mm": [
    40,
    50
   ],
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 32,
    "max": 36,
    "measure": "chin to crown"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "Not addressed on the official page."
   },
   "glasses": "allowed_if_no_glare",
   "expression": "see_source",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Leave enough headroom.",
    "Online submissions are JPEG."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/residents/immigration/traveldoc/photorequirements.html",
     "title": "Hong Kong Immigration Department: Photograph requirements for travel document",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     472,
     591
    ],
    "600": [
     945,
     1181
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "russia-visa",
   "country_iso": "RU",
   "country": "Russia",
   "document": "visa",
   "document_label": "Visa",
   "size_mm": [
    35,
    45
   ],
   "head_mm": null,
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": null,
   "background": {
    "colors": [],
    "rule": "Not stated on the official page"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "not_addressed",
    "background_replace": "not_addressed",
    "quote": "Not addressed on the official page."
   },
   "glasses": "see_source",
   "expression": "full face, no headwear",
   "print_ok": true,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "Colour or black and white, taken in the last 6 months."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://warsaw.kdmid.ru/ru/consular-functions/vizovye-voprosy/Foto/",
     "title": "Consulate of Russia (Warsaw): Спецификация фотографии к визовой анкете",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "px": {
    "300": [
     413,
     531
    ],
    "600": [
     827,
     1063
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "us-passport-online",
   "country_iso": "US",
   "country": "United States",
   "document": "passport-online",
   "document_label": "Passport (online renewal, digital photo)",
   "size_mm": null,
   "head_mm": {
    "min": 50,
    "max": 69,
    "unit": "%",
    "measure": "chin to top of head as a share of a square photo. The online page gives no head size; this is the 2 x 2 in rule (1 to 1 3/8 in), and the application lets you reposition and crop"
   },
   "eye_line_mm": null,
   "top_margin_mm": null,
   "digital": {
    "square": true,
    "formats": [
     "jpg",
     "png",
     "heic",
     "heif"
    ],
    "min_kb": 54,
    "max_kb": 10240,
    "ours_min_px": 600
   },
   "background": {
    "colors": [
     "white",
     "off-white"
    ],
    "rule": "Plain white or off-white, free of shadows, textures, lines or objects"
   },
   "mode": "make",
   "edits": {
    "crop_resize": "allowed",
    "background_replace": "forbidden",
    "quote": "Submit the original, unedited photo without filters or digital changes. You can reposition or crop your photo in the application."
   },
   "glasses": "not_allowed_unless_medical",
   "expression": "neutral; a natural smile is allowed, avoid showing teeth",
   "print_ok": null,
   "children": null,
   "notes": [
    "File: JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF, between 54 KB and 10 MB, in colour, taken in the last 6 months.",
    "Stand several feet from a white or off-white wall. The bottom of the frame should be the edge of your shoulders, near where they meet your arms.",
    "No filters or retouching, no AI tools, no photo of a printed photo, no scan. Red-eye must not be edited out: retake the photo instead.",
    "The State Department checks photos for AI and digital edits. For this document we never rotate, level or retouch: we only crop and resize the original pixels.",
    "Their upload tool checks basic requirements; an employee reviews the photo later and sends a letter or email if a new one is needed."
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/renew-replace/online/upload-digital-photo.html",
     "title": "U.S. Department of State: Uploading a Digital Photo (online renewal)",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page read in a real browser on 10 Nov 2026 (page last updated 4 May 2026)"
    },
    {
     "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html",
     "title": "U.S. Department of State: Passport Photos",
     "checked": "2026-11-10",
     "via": "live page read in a real browser on 10 Nov 2026 (page last updated 24 Mar 2026)"
    }
   ],
   "verified": true,
   "checked": "2026-11-10",
   "also_for": [],
   "no_rotate": true
  }
 ]
}