# visayes

> Biometric photo specifications for visas, passports and residence permits,
> plus a free browser tool that crops a photo to any of them.

Independent site. Not a government body, and not affiliated with any consulate.
Requirements change; every page names the official source it was checked against.
The tool promises a photo matching the published specification. It does not
promise that an application will be approved.

Photos are processed in the visitor's browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is
uploaded to any server. The source code is public: https://github.com/fortunto2/visa-photo

## Machine-readable

- [All specifications as JSON](https://visayes.app/specs.json) — every document below, one fetch
- [Full reference](https://visayes.app/llms-full.txt) — every document with all of its questions
- [Installable skill](https://visayes.app/skills/visa-photo.md) — the specifications as an agent skill
- Any page is also served as Markdown: send `Accept: text/markdown`
- [API catalog](https://visayes.app/.well-known/api-catalog)

## Languages

English (`/en/`), हिन्दी (`/hi/`), 中文 (`/zh/`), العربية (`/ar/`), Español (`/es/`), Русский (`/ru/`), Türkçe (`/tr/`), Português (`/pt/`), Français (`/fr/`). Every document page exists in each.

## Specifications

| Document | Print | Digital | DPI | Background | Max file | Per sheet | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish residence permit (ikamet) photo | 50×60 mm | 600×720 px | 300 | white | 300 KB | 4 | https://visayes.app/en/turkey/residence-permit/ |
| Schengen visa photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/schengen/visa/ |
| US visa photo (DS-160) | 51×51 mm | 600×600 px | 300 | white | 240 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/united-states/visa/ |
| US passport photo | 51×51 mm | 600×600 px | 300 | white | 240 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/united-states/passport/ |
| UK passport photo | not published | 600×750 px | not published | light-grey | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/united-kingdom/passport/ |
| Canadian passport and PR photo | 50×70 mm | 1500×2100 px | 762 | white | 5000 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/canada/passport/ |
| Canada visa and permit photo | 35×45 mm | 840×1080 px | 600 | white | 4000 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/canada/visa/ |
| Chinese passport photo | 33×48 mm | 390×567 px | 300 | white | 500 KB | 4 | https://visayes.app/en/china/passport/ |
| US DV Lottery photo (Green Card lottery) | 51×51 mm | 600×600 px | 300 | white | 240 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/united-states/dv-lottery/ |
| India e-Visa photo | 51×51 mm | 600×600 px | 300 | white | 1000 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/india/visa/ |
| Indian passport photo | 35×45 mm | 630×810 px | 457 | white | 250 KB | 4 | https://visayes.app/en/india/passport/ |
| Japanese passport photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/japan/passport/ |
| South Korean passport photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/south-korea/passport/ |
| Japan passport photo for online application (Mynaportal) | not published | 600×730 px | not published | white | 2048 KB | 1 | https://visayes.app/en/japan/passport-online/ |
| New Zealand passport photo | not published | 900×1200 px | not published | white | 5000 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/new-zealand/passport/ |
| Irish passport photo | not published | 715×951 px | not published | white | 9000 KB | 4 | https://visayes.app/en/ireland/passport/ |
| Spain TIE photo (residence card) | 26×32 mm | 614×756 px | 600 | white | 5000 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/spain/residence-card/ |
| Thailand visa photo | not published | 600×800 px | not published | white | 3000 KB | 1 | https://visayes.app/en/thailand/evisa/ |
| Saudi Arabia visa photo | not published | 200×200 px | not published | white | 100 KB | 1 | https://visayes.app/en/saudi-arabia/evisa/ |
| Vietnam visa photo | 40×60 mm | 600×900 px | 381 | white | 2048 KB | 1 | https://visayes.app/en/vietnam/evisa/ |
| Japan visa photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 1 | https://visayes.app/en/japan/visa/ |
| Schengen visa photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/france/visa/ |
| Schengen visa photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/germany/visa/ |
| Schengen visa photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/italy/visa/ |
| Schengen visa photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/spain/visa/ |
| Schengen visa photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/greece/visa/ |
| China visa photo | not published | 354×472 px | not published | white | 120 KB | 1 | https://visayes.app/en/china/visa/ |
| United Arab Emirates visa photo | 40×60 mm | 945×1417 px | 600 | white | 5000 KB | 1 | https://visayes.app/en/united-arab-emirates/visa/ |
| Australian passport photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 2 | https://visayes.app/en/australia/passport/ |
| Russian passport photo | 35×45 mm | 700×900 px | 508 | white | 500 KB | 4 | https://visayes.app/en/russia/passport/ |

## Face geometry

Head height and eye line are the two rules applications are rejected over.
Percentages are of the full photo height.

| Document | Head height | Top margin | Eye line from bottom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish residence permit (ikamet) photo | 56.7 % | 16.7 % | 60 % |
| Schengen visa photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62.5 % |
| US visa photo (DS-160) | 56 % | 15 % | 62.5 % |
| US passport photo | 56 % | 15 % | 62.5 % |
| UK passport photo | 66.7 % | 6.7 % | 62 % |
| Canadian passport and PR photo | 47 % | 20.5 % | 58 % |
| Canada visa and permit photo | 74 % | 6 % | 60.5 % |
| Chinese passport photo | 58.3 % | 6.3 % | 60 % |
| US DV Lottery photo (Green Card lottery) | 56 % | 15 % | 62.5 % |
| India e-Visa photo | 60 % | 12 % | 60 % |
| Indian passport photo | 81 % | 5 % | 58.5 % |
| Japanese passport photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62 % |
| South Korean passport photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62 % |
| Japan passport photo for online application (Mynaportal) | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62 % |
| New Zealand passport photo | 71 % | 8 % | 60 % |
| Irish passport photo | 71 % | 6.7 % | 62 % |
| Spain TIE photo (residence card) | 73.5 % | 6.3 % | 60.5 % |
| Thailand visa photo | 75 % | 6 % | 60 % |
| Saudi Arabia visa photo | 75 % | 8 % | 58 % |
| Vietnam visa photo | 60 % | 12 % | 58 % |
| Japan visa photo | 75.6 % | 8.9 % | 57 % |
| Schengen visa photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62.5 % |
| Schengen visa photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62.5 % |
| Schengen visa photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62.5 % |
| Schengen visa photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62.5 % |
| Schengen visa photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62.5 % |
| China visa photo | 63 % | 8 % | 63.5 % |
| United Arab Emirates visa photo | 75 % | 6 % | 60 % |
| Australian passport photo | 71 % | 6.7 % | 62 % |
| Russian passport photo | 75.6 % | 5.5 % | 62 % |

## Sources

- Turkish residence permit (ikamet) photo: Göç İdaresi, https://www.goc.gov.tr/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- Schengen visa photo: EU Council 2004/512/EC, https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- US visa photo (DS-160): U.S. Department of State, https://travel.state.gov/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- US passport photo: U.S. Department of State, https://travel.state.gov/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- UK passport photo: GOV.UK, https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports (checked 2026-08-05)
- Canadian passport and PR photo: Government of Canada, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html (checked 2026-08-06)
- Canada visa and permit photo: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html (checked 2026-08-06)
- Chinese passport photo: National Immigration Administration, https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- US DV Lottery photo (Green Card lottery): U.S. Department of State — DV programme, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry.html (checked 2026-08-05)
- India e-Visa photo: Indian Visa Online, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- Indian passport photo: Passport Seva, https://www.passportindia.gov.in/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- Japanese passport photo: MOFA Japan, https://www.mofa.go.jp/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- South Korean passport photo: Korean MOFA, https://www.passport.go.kr/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- Japan passport photo for online application (Mynaportal): 外務省 / マイナポータル, https://faq.myna.go.jp/faq/show/8043 (checked 2026-08-07)
- New Zealand passport photo: New Zealand Passports, https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-photos/check-your-photo-meets-the-technical-requirements (checked 2026-08-06)
- Irish passport photo: Department of Foreign Affairs, https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/photo-guidelines/ (checked 2026-08-06)
- Spain TIE photo (residence card): Policía Nacional, https://www.policia.es/_es/extranjeria_portada.php (checked 2026-08-06)
- Thailand visa photo: Thai e-Visa portal, https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (checked 2026-08-06)
- Saudi Arabia visa photo: Saudi tourist e-visa portal, https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/PhotoSpecifications (checked 2026-08-06)
- Vietnam visa photo: Vietnam National E-Visa portal, https://evisa.gov.vn/instruction (checked 2026-08-06)
- Japan visa photo: MOFA Japan, https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html (checked 2026-08-06)
- Schengen visa photo: France-Visas, https://france-visas.gouv.fr/ (checked 2026-08-07)
- Schengen visa photo: Auswärtiges Amt, https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service (checked 2026-08-07)
- Schengen visa photo: Ministero degli Affari Esteri, https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/ (checked 2026-08-07)
- Schengen visa photo: Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, https://www.exteriores.gob.es/ (checked 2026-08-07)
- Schengen visa photo: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, https://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/ (checked 2026-08-07)
- China visa photo: MFA Consular Affairs — photo requirements, https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/201612/t20161206_4410998.htm (checked 2026-08-07)
- United Arab Emirates visa photo: ICP personal photo specifications, https://icp.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/icao_english.pdf (checked 2026-08-07)
- Australian passport photo: Australian Passport Office, https://www.passports.gov.au/ (checked 2026-08-05)
- Russian passport photo: МВД России, https://мвд.рф/ (checked 2026-08-05)