Passport Photo & Visa Photo in Manhattan, NYC, New York, NY

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Passport Photo and Visa Photo must be Legally correct. Bad photo is the most common reason for Passport and Visa rejection. Let's get serious. You must deal with US and foreign Governments. What good of you look pretty when application is rejected ? After the 9-11, most Passport photo and Visa photo rules were changed. Your Biometrics data will be shared digitally among US and international Governments. Correct Passport Photos and Visa Photos save your time and money, and protect you from problems at an airport. Doi Camera can help. Lean more about Biometaric Passport Photo in practice (PDF file) The US passport photos and Immigration photos must be photographed according to the strict regulations described in official publications by US Government.           Accurate photo sizes We have a variety sizes of heavy duly professional cutters. Some are custom made for particular countries. Your passport and visa photos will be cut precisely as requested. There is NO chance of your photos rejected because of lousy cuttings.

Doi Camera Locations & Hours Madison Ave store   285 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017. On East side of Madison Ave, between 40 & 41 streets. (212)661-0876 Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat., Sun: Closed Barrier-Free Wheelchair Accessible store.   Park Ave store   Not all international passport photos are available at this location. Colored back and digital file are available only at 285 Madison Ave. store. 250 Park Ave., New York, NY 10177. On 46 St between Madison & Park Ave. (= the corner of 46 street & Vanderbilt Ave) (212)573-9423 Mon - Fri: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Sat, Sun closed.   No appointment necessary. Please walk in. You can preview your image before print them. Price 2 x 2 US Passport photo and US immigration photo a set of 2 photos $12.95 Other countries with white back a set of 2 photos $15.95 Canadian Passport and Citizenship Photo a set of 2 photos $25.00 Color Background photo a set of 4 photos $25.00 Infant/Baby unable to sit alone add $15.00 Digital file on CD $25.00 Payment: Cash or Credit cards (Visa or Master ) Processing Time: Most passport photos will be ready within 5 minutes, while you wait. Extra time will be necessary for Canadian Passport & Citizenship photos, infant/baby photos and color background Passport and Visa Photos (30 min to one hour). Contact us

What to wear for Passport & Visa Photos?

Some counties are very particular on clothing as well as hair style. As far as US, Canada and EU countries go, there is no "dress code" for Passport Photos. However, here are some tips how to dress for passport photo.
	Some countries are very particular about your clothing. You have to follow not only the color of clothing but sometimes style( like collared shirt) is required. If you are taking passport photos for the following countries, you must check application. India, Jamaica, Hong Kong, Philippines, Iran( women only) and Saudi Arabia( women only).
	Avoid white clothes In general, please avoid white clothes. Most background being white, if you wear white, it will be blended into the back, resulting only your head looks floating in the air. These photos could be judged as "not enough contrast against background", resulting rejection of your Passport and Visa application. This rule applies to infants and babies. Please have them dressed with colored clothes.
	In winter, please avoid turtleneck sweater. It covers your neck and chin.
	Cover your shoulders In summer, please cover your shoulders, because you look almost naked with head and bare shoulders. Bringing a shawl to cover your shoulders is a gracious idea. Looks cool and good in summer....but ... You look naked in a head & shoulder photo.
	No big earrings. Some counties do not allow to wear earrings (like Philippines and US Green Card photos). Let's keep it simple.
	No glasses Some counties do not allow eyeglasses, like French Visa and Mexican Passport photos. UK(Britain) "recommends" not wearing glasses. As a general rule, we strongly recommend NOT to wear glasses. Governments want to collect your Biometaric data based on your natural facial information. You don't wear the same glasses for other 10 years anyway. If you are asked, you can just take them off. If you insist wearing them, you must understand that you are taking chances.
	No big hair covering your ears. In some cases, you should show your both ears clearly, especially US Green Card Photos.

US Passport photo

New US Passport Regulations
US citizens must carry a passport to go abroad

All US passport photos will be taken according to the US Government guide line and
must pass all seven check list described in the Government book.

To obtain a US passport, you need two of 2 x 2 photos.
The photos must be white background, no shadows at all, neutral facial expression, head size from 1 to 1 3/8.

Make sure that these photos satisfy the Government specs, otherwise they will be rejected and sent back to you.
Please remember, after 9-11, all official ID photos are subject to strict rules.
Unless they are photographed by us, please check your photos again before submit, which will save your time and money.

US passport photo check list:
1) right size of the photo - 2 x 2 inches
2) right size of your head - 1 to 1 3/8 from top of hair to chin
3) background OK? - white back ( it it white enough, or pale enough?)
4) no shadows - shadow is one of the common rejection reasons for US immigration office.
We've seen many photos rejected because of the shadow.
3) too light, too dark?
4) your eyes are clearly visible - eye level must be between 1 1/8 to 1 3/4 from bottom of photo.
5) don't smile (at least don't show your teeth) - US government says "Encourage subject to have a natural expression".
We've seen photos rejected because of "too much smiling".

Useful Links for USA Passport
Emergency Passport in a hurry
Passport Renewal Instruction
New Passport Application.
New York City, NY Passport Application Tips

New York, Midtown, Grand Central Station Post Office accepts first time US Passport application. US Passport Renewal has to be done by mail. You can fill out and print out US Passport Application.
	Grand Central Station Passport application acceptance hours: Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Wed: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

US Visa & Green Card Photo

Photos for US Visa Application
US Visa Photo
US Green Card Photo
US Citizenship Photo
US Immigration Photo

	Major changes on US Green Card Photo and other US Visa photo standard on August 2nd, 2004. All US immigration photos are now straight, front face 2 x 2 photos. Official announcements from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
	The old type of 3/4 profile photos are being rejected since September 2004.
	There are some old, not-updated Web sites based on the old 3/4 requirements, which is not true any more.
	Unwritten rules - Both Ears shown. No earrings. No smile. No eyeglasses. There is no clearly written rules on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) web site about Ears, Earrings or Smiling. However, we've seen enough photos rejected simply because the ears are not shown or the person is smiling. This is particularly the case for Green Card and US Citizenship application processes. It seems that in real world the US Citizenship and Immigration Services wants photos with your both ears shown, no earnings or no smiling. Why take chances? The purpose of the photo is to get your US Visa or US Immigration process achieved promptly. Just let your both ears shown, take off your earrings and no smiling, you have a lot of time to smile later on. By the same token, we strongly recommend that your eyeglasses should be taken off.. Yes, the rule says that you CAN wear eyeglasses, as long as your eyes are clearly visible and no reflections from the lenses nor frames. But HOW clear is CLEAR to US immigration officers? Without eyeglasses, your US Immigration or US Visa process will go smoothly with no problem. With eyeglasses on , there is a chance that the photo would be rejected. Why do you have to take chances here? In short, let's make your US Visa and US Immigration photos as worry-free as possible. You can't go wrong with "Both ears shown, no earrings, no smile and no eyeglasses" photos.
	How to get your Green Card renewed. Green Card Renewal.
	How to become a US Citizen. US Citizenship.

Special note on US Citizenship Photo
According to the form M-476 "A Guide to Naturalization", You must include 2 standard, passport-style, color photographs with your application. Be sure there is enough white space in the margin of the photographs so you will have room to sign your full name if your application is approved. The photographs must also be: Unmounted and printed on thin paper, on a white background with a full frontal view of your face; and Taken within 30 days of the date they are sent to USCIS. You should print your name and A.number lightly in pencil on the back of each photograph.
1. What do they mean by "there is enough white space in the margin of the photographs"?
	-1 On the same page they write " 2 standard, passport-style" photos. -2 The sample photo on the same page is nothing different from regular US passport photos. So what do they mean by "enough white space"? Here is the answer we received from a Naturalization Immigration officer. -1 They need space so the applicant can sign on the photo (see our sample photo). -2 They want space above shoulders, so the signature can be right ON the photo. -3 They are NOT requesting any extra space outside of the image. Bottom line is that as long as you can see enough space for a signature on the photo, it's fine. Just be careful if you have "big hair" that diminishes this space - brush to the back or tie them up. It's not about you look pretty with big hair, it's about your application accepted smoothly.
2. How can we "print your name and A.number lightly in pencil on the back"?
	Sounds easy right ? But if you try it you will soon realize it is not as easy as it sound, because regular pencil doesn't work on photo paper well. How can we do it? We recommend using a 4B to 6B pencil. They are known as "graphite pencil" or "carbon pencil" and are available from local a rag-shop or art supply shop. You can also search on the Web under "pencil, 6B". We have some 6B pencils for you to use at our store for your convenience. We also learned from a Naturalization Immigration Officer, that using an eraser works. Just rub a couple of times with an eraser on the back of the photo where you print before write. This method works at our stores.

Electronic Visa Application Form Digital Visa Photo, DS160 G Visa, A Visa & NATO Visa

Electronic Visa Application Form ("EVAF")
DS-160, DS-156, DS-1648
US Digital Visa Photo
G Visa, A Visa, and NATO Visa

Digital visa file for US Visa online application

Digital visa file will be ready within 10 minutes while you wait, no appointment necessary.
The digital visa file will be composed according to the EVAF (Electronic Visa Application Forms),
and be verified on their test site before burned on a CD.
You can apply Electronic Visa Application on line with absolute confidence.
The price is $25.00 plus tax.

The specifications for the new Electronic Visa Application Form are as follows:
- acquired with digital camera
- min 600 pixels x 600 pixels, max 1200 x 1200.
- Jpeg format
- in 24 bits per pixel color in sRGB color space
- compressed to a less than 240kb file.
- head composition details
or
- scan a 2 x 2 photo at 300 dpi

The cd that you gave us doesn't work with my company's PC - no image found on the CD -. Why?
Answer: Because of security reason, many networked PCs at office are disabled showing
executable files such as .exe extension files.
Some companies took further security cautions and disabled all possible executable files including the .jpg file.
Solution: Try with other compeer that is not a part of the network, like your home PC.

World Passport Photo Specifications:

	Accurate cutting
	We are quipped with variety sizes of heavy duly professional cutters, - some are custom order made in millimeter-, we can cut your passport and visa photos precisely as requested. Fear not, that your photos will be cut inaccurate and rejected.

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We are processing the following Passport Photos.

Albania / Argentina / Austria / Australia /
Bangladesh / Belarus / Belgium / Bolivia / Britain / BVI / Brazil / Bulgaria /
Cambodia / Canada / China / Colombia / Croatia / Cyprus / Czech /
Denmark / Dutch /
England / Estonia / Ethiopia /
Finland / France /
Georgia / Germany / Ghana / Great Britain / Greece /
Haiti / Hong Kong / Hungary /
India /Indonesia / Iran / Ireland / Israel / Italy /
Jamaica / Japan / Jordan /
Korea /
Lebanon / Lithuania /
Malaysia / Mexico / Morocco / Moldavia
Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway /
Pakistan / Panama / Peru / Philippines / Poland /
Qatar /
Romania / Russia /
Singapore / South Africa / Spain / Sri Lanka / Sweden / Swiss / Syria /
Taiwan / Tanzania / Thailand / Trinidad & Tobago / Turkey /
UK / Ukraine / UN (United Nations) / Uruguay / Uzbekistan /
Vatican / Venezuela / Vietnam /
Zimbabwe /

Special Visa Photos

Shengen visa / Electric visa (EVAF) for A & G visa / B1, H1 digital visa file /
US Green Card Lottery Digital File /

	How to Dress for Passport & Visa Photos?
	Please read "How to Dress for Passport and Visa Photos" before come to us.

Photo for Schengen Visa
35mm x 45mm EU standard size photo, white back, front face.

It is not so clear what exactly size of photo required for Schengen Visa Application.
Schengen Visa for France (in Houston)- 35 x 45 mm (see the link)
Schengen Visa for France (in New York) - 45 x 45 mm (but it also says 2 x 2 inches, which is 50 x 50 mm)

Albania passport photo - 5 of 50 x 40 mm, white background. No head size specified.

Argentina passport photo- 1.5 x 1.5 inch three-quarter photos( 3 or 6 photos)

Argentine Visa photo- Argentine consulate general of NY accepts 2 x 2 (US standard) photos.
However, for Argentine Visa photo quantities and more details(color or B/W, straight or 3/4),
please refer to Argentine consulate general of NY web page.
(You need IE -MS Internet Explore, Firefox or Opera to view this site.
Google Chrome does not display right).

Argentine DNI document - same as Argentine Passport photo.
1 1/2 x 1 1/2 size 3/4 profile face.

As of October 1st, 2008, we stopped taking Austrian Passport Photos.
Following is just for your information only.

Austria Passport Photo.
Austrian passport photo - 2 of 1.8 inch (45 mm) high x 1.4 inch (35 mm) wide,
max. head size 1.4 inch (36 mm), min. eye distance 0.3 inch (8mm)
Please see the link Austrian Consulate General for detailed information.

Australia Passport Photo.
Australian passport photo - You can count on us.
We are taking many Australian passport photos a day.




As of January 2008, the relaxed rule for babies(and younger than 11) are removed.
All photos must meet the Australian passport photo general guidelines.

Bangladesh Passport Photo - 4 of 50mm x 40mm.

Belarus passport photo - 4 of 4cm x 5cm, identical photos, un-cut. Taken in 6 months.

Belarus consulate general New York wants to submit these photos uncut.

Belgian passport photo - two of 35mm x 45mm

Bolivian passport photo - two of 2 x 2

Bolivian Visa, Bolivia Visa
2 of 2x2 photos

Some customers were requested Red color back photos for Bolivian Visa Photos.
The Consulate General of Bolivia New York says white back is fine, and they
don't know who and why the red back photos were requested.

If you need Red back passport photos, we can do it at $25.00 plus tax for four photos.

Brazil Passport Photo.
Brazil Passaporte foto
Brazilian passport photo

Major changes on Brazil Passport and as of November 5, 2009.
All forms must be submitted online, print, sign and attach the following photo.

1 of 2 x 2. No date required.

Brazil Visa Photo
Brazillian Visa Photo

Major changes on Brazil Visa as of November 5, 2009.
All Brazillian Visa forms must be submitted online, print, sign and attach the following photo.

1 of 2x2 photo

Britain Passport Photo.
Great Britain Passport Photo.

Please see UK passport photo.

Bulgarian passport photo - 3 of 35mm x 45mm gray background.

* Please come to 285 Madison Ave. store.(between 40th & 41st streets on East side of Madison Ave.)

British Virgin Islands Passport Photo
BVI Passport Photo

Major changes on BVI (British Virgin Islands) Passport photo requirement as of 30/09/2008.

The passport photos must be same as UK passport photo specification;
35x45mm, light grey or cream plain background, absolutely no shadow..and so on.

Please read this BVI photo requirements before come to us, because it is very particular.
No bare shoulders, no Alice Bands.

BVI Visa Photo
British Virgin Islands Visa Photo

Two of 2x2 photo.
You can download BVI (British Virgin Islands) Visa application from here.

Cambodia Visa
Cambodia E-Visa

A jpg file smaller than 1mb.

According to Cambodian E-Visa site:
We�'ve encountered numerous different kind of photo cases that are not acceptable by e-Visa application such as applicant taking photo together with their pet, friends, or family. We also encountered some photo where male applicant didn't wearing any shirt or some wearing extra such as cap or sun-glasses. These photos are not acceptable for e-Visa application.

We will take a digital photo of you with a proper back, re-size the jpg file for Cambodian E-visa and burn it on a CD.
You can directly upload the jpg file to Cambodian E-Visa site application from that CD.

* Please come to 285 Madison Ave. store.(between 40th & 41st streets on East side of Madison Ave.)

Important Note: There are 4 (four) different type of photo requirements for Canada.
Please specify what Exactly your Canadian Photos are for.
Wrong photo is a major reason for rejection of your application.

Official Canadian Passport Photo is very restrictive. Please read "How to Dress for Passport and Visa Photo" section before you come to us. Avoid White clothing (you will be sitting with white back). No Glasses (eliminate any chances of erjection because of reflections).

Canadian Passport photo
Two of 50mm x 70mm (2 x 2 3/4 inches).
No shadows, neutral expression(not frowning or smiling).
Background must be plain, uniform white or light colored.
Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.
The name of the photographer or studio, the address and the date the photo was taken
(not the date the photo was printed) must be provided directly on the back of one photo.
Photos must be originals, not taken from an existing photo.

Stamp has to be on back of one of the two photos.
We have Canadian Passport Photo Stamps ready at our store.



Please note that according to a consular officer of
Canadian Consulate General of New York,
"The stamp should be on the back of one photograph.
The photos might be rejected if there is a stamp on both."

Canadian Passport Photo Stamp for Canadian Simplified Passport Renewal
	Canadian Simplified Passport Renewal doesn't require guarantor's signature. According to the Canadian Consulate General of NY, you can use regular stamp and leave the guarantor's space blank. However, if you want a back stamp without guarantor's statement, please ask us for a special stamp just like the sample shown. But again, you can use the regular stamp with no problem at all.

Note: New guarantor policy for Canadian passport photo in effect October 1, 2007
Under the new policy, an eligible guarantor must:
1. Be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older
2. Hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than one year
3. Have been 16 years of age or older when they applied for their own passport, and
4. Have known the applicant personally for at least two years.
Under this new policy, any family member as well as any individual residing at the applicant's address
may act as guarantor, provided he or she meets the requirements noted above.

Canadian Citizenship photo
Two of 35 x 53mm, 10mm space below the image.
Chin to Crown 25mm - 35mm.
Store name and Date Stamp on back of both photos.
Canadian Citizenship photo must be Matte finish.

Permanent Residence in Canada
Canadian Permanent Resident Card Photo (Canadian PR card)
35mm x 45mm finished size.
Head size 25mm to 35mm from chin to crown.
Date photo was taken on back of photo.

The number of photos required is different for each application.

Canadian Visa Photo
Two of 35mm x 45mm, chin to "crown" 31mm to 36mm.

China Passport Photo.

We've stopped offering Chinese passport photos.
No more Chinese passport photos from us.

We do take Chinese Visa Photos, Yes.

Below is information purpose only.
Chinese Passport photo - 48mm x 33mm, head height 28mm - 33mm, head width 21mm - 24mm.
White or light blue back


Visa for China, Visa Photos for China
Chinese visa photo - one of 2x2 photo, full face, no hat on.

Colombia Passport Photo.
Colombian passport photo - 3 of 1.5 x 2.5 photos (head size not specified), white back.

Croatia passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm

Cyprus passport photo - 2 of 5cm x 4cm

According to Consulate General of Cyprus 13 E 40th St New York, NY 10016 (212) 686-6016,
the above Embassy's site is incorrect. New York office wants two of 5cm x 4cm photos.

Czech passport photo
According to Consulate general of the Czech Republic in NY :
1. 10 year passport photo - 5cm x 5cm, but will be taken at the consulate general office.
2. 6 months passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm photo, white back.

Denmark Passport Photo.
Danish passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm, head 30mm - 36mm.

England Passport Photo
English Passport Photo.

Please see UK Passport Photo.

Estonia Passport Photo.
Estonian Passport photo - new passport photo spec as of Feb 1st, 2007.




Estonian passport photo - one of 40mm x 50mm, head size 30mm - 40mm
(min 20mm for 11 and younger), white back, mouth closed.

Ethiopia Passport Photo
Ethiopian Passport Photo

4 of 3cm x 4cm, white background photos.

Four recent, color photographs of size 3 x 4 cm with white background and name of the applicant at the back of the photograph

Ethiopian Visa Photo

One of either 2x2 inches or 3cm x 4cm
One recent passport-size photograph.

Finland Passport Photo.
Finnish passport photo - new rule in effect August 2006.

Finland Passport Photos must be bigger than 36mm x 47mm.
Finland wants to be different from EU standard or International Standard Passport Photo size.
Finish Passport Photo must be bigger than 35mm x 45mm.

Here is what Finland Passport Photo size should be:

Does the passport photo have to be exactly 36mm x 47mm in size?
The minimum size requirement is 36mm x 47mm,
and photos which do not comply with this requirement cannot be accepted.
Photographic studios have various tools for cutting out driving licence sized photos (35mm x 45mm), but unfortunately this size is too small.
The photo area (i.e. the photo background) may be bigger
as long as the head in the photo is of the right size.
Extra space around the head only makes it easier to scan the photo.
In fact, it can often be useful to leave the edges of the photo intact.

The Finnish Government presented Parliament with a proposition for a new passport law.
Although the new passports come into use in August, previously issued passports remain valid until they expire.

Passport photos must be identical.
The head on the picture must measure 25-35 mm (1" - 1 3/8") from chin to crown
and be photographed full front on a light-colored background.
The picture size must be not less than 35-47 mm (1 3/8"- 1 7/8") in size.
Please note:
No touching up of photographs is allowed.
Glasses are acceptable but lenses must not cause any reflections,
For children younger than 11 years old, a photo with a smaller head size is acceptable if blurring or other distortion cannot otherwise be avoided. In such photos, the height of the head must still be at least 25mm, darkened lenses or shadows cast by frames must not alter the appearance of the eyes.

France Passport Photo.
French passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm

France Visa Photo.
French Visa photo - 2 of 2 x 2 showing forehead hairline and ears.

Republic of Georgia passport photo

* Please come to 285 Madison Ave. store.(between 40th & 41st streets on East side of Madison Ave.)

4 of 35mm x 45mm
35mm x 45mm (at 300dpi ) digital image on CD

Germany Passport Photo.
German passport photo - new ePass regulation.
2 of 35mm x 45mm, 32 to 36mm from bottom of chin to hairline.




Photo size is 35mm x 45mm.
The size of the face in the photo is 32mm x 36mm.
The 32mm to 36mm measures from the Kinnlinie (= chin line) to Gesichtsho"he (= top of face).

German Visa Photo
Germany Visa Photo 2 of 35mm x 45mm, face size same as German Passport photo.

Ghana Passport Photo
4 of 2 x 2 photos

Greek passport photo - one of 4cm x 6cm, head 31mm - 35mm.
Recent (no more than a month old) color digital photograph 4x6 m (or 1.6 x 2.3 inches) of particular technical specifications,
light-colored background and the face looking directly into the camera.
We emphasize that if the photograph does not meet the required specifications,
the application will be rejected by the Central Division of Passport Issuance in Athens.

Haiti Passport Photo
Haitian Passport Photo - 2 of 2x2, white background.

Hong Kong Passport Photo.
Hong Kong Passport - one of 50mm x 40mm white back, head size 32mm - 36mm.
HKSAR Passport ( Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport )

According to their Short video on photo guideline,
1) mouth closed
2) wear "mid range" color clothing (= no white nor dark colored clothing)
3) long hair should be either brush to the back or tie them up

Digital file for Hong Kong e-Passport online application.
Digital file for online Application for HKSAR Passport.
image type: JPEG File size: 600Kbytes or below
Acceptable dimension:
Captured by scanner (600dpi) - Photograph size: 40 mm(W) x 50 mm(H)
Captured by digital camera - Image size: 1200 px(W) x 1600 px(H)

We will take a photo with a digital camera, edit the file to meet their requirement,
and burn it on a CD. Takes 5 - 10 minutes. $25.00 plus tax.
* Please come to 285 Madison Ave. store.(between 40th & 41st streets on East side of Madison Ave.)

Hong Kong Visa Photo - 2 of 50mm x 40mm, white back, color.
( 55mm - 50mm x 45mm - 40mm )

Hungary Passport Photo - two of 35mm x 45mm white background.

India Passport Photo.
Indian Passport Photo - 4 passport size photo
The Indian passport photo size for NY applicants is 35mm x 35mm, white background.

Consulate General of India in New York's Web site - Important Notice 3.5cm x 3.5cm

Indian OCI ( Overseas Citizenship of India ) photo

It has come to our attention that actual paper application for Indian OCI requires
51mm x 51mm photo (that's equivalent to 2 inch x 2 inch ).
The Indian OCI Web site still indicates that the photo must be 35mm x 35mm.
Please specify which size you want for your Indian OCI application.
The price is same for either size - $25.00 for a set of two.

Two of 35mm x 35mm with colored background

Visa for India, Visa Photos for India
Indian Visa photo - one (or more) 2 x 2 size photo, white background.

Indonesian passport photo - Right now, they want 2 of 2 x 2 white background.

* Please come to 285 Madison Ave. store.(between 40th & 41st streets on East side of Madison Ave.)

No more red or blue background.

Iran Passport Photo.
Iranian passport photo - 4 of 3cm x 4cm photo. White back, no eyeglasses, no hat.
Special scarf requirement for women over 9 year old.

Ireland Passport Photo.
Irish passport photo - New specifications.
It is essential that the photographs submitted with the application meet the Passport Office photo guidelines.

There was a customer telling us that her photos( not taken by us ) were rejected because
her ears were not shown.
We don't know if that is an incident but it's better to show your both ears just to be safe.

Israel passport photo - 2 of 2 x 2 photos, Ears Shown,. head 25mm - 35mm.
Special dress code - "Neatly dressed".

Italy Passport Photo.
Italian passport photo - two photos(no specs written but same as EU standard)

Italian citizen living in US can submit 2x2 photos also (one for renew, two for new)

Jamaican passport photo - two of 2 x 2, colored back, ears shown, with Matte finish
We will take your photos and develop according to the spec
described below. $25.00 for a set of two photos.

Japan Passport Photo.

Japanese passport photo- new rule since March 20, 2006. See details Japanese Passport Photo

Japanese Visa Photo - 2 x 2 white back, 35 mm x 45 mm or 3 cm x 4 cm.

Japanese Visa in general - two of aprox.45mm x 45mm ( = just about 2 x 2 ).


Japanese Multiple Entry Visa Photo - one of 2 x 2


Japanese Alien Registration Photo - two of 35mm x 45mm


Japanese Visa Certificate of Eligibility Photo - two of 4cm x 3cm

If you are already in Japan and need to have your visa or passport photos taken in Tokyo,
we recommend "ID Photo Center" in Mita, Tokyo.

Jordan Passport Photo - 4 of passport size photo (no particular specs. 2 x 2 is being accepted)

Korean passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm, head 25 -35mm

Lebanon passport photo
for New Passport - 3 of 2"x2" (no head size specified)
for Renewal - 2 of 2" x 2" (no head size specified)

Malaysia passport photo.
Malaysian Passport Photo- three 2 x 2 light blue background.

* Please come to 285 Madison Ave. store.(between 40th & 41st streets on East side of Madison Ave.)







Note 1: Department would not accept instant photos that were taken at any photo outlets.
Note 2: According to Malaysian consulate general New York :
" In response to your inquiry regarding photographs, standard U.S. 2 x 2 specifications are acceptable.
Please use a BLUE background only. The background should not be too dark or light."

Mexican passport photo - 3 of 35mm x 45mm, color front photos.
1. Both ears shown
2. No eyeglasses, no earrings, no necklaces.
3. No smile.
Within 30 days. No digital retouching.

Moldavia passport photo - 2 of 3cm x 5cm matte finish and 3 of 35mm x 45mm(glossy)

New Zealand passport photo
2 of light coloured background (not white or dark) photos, 35 mm x 45 mm.
Head size a maximum 80% of the photo (36mm) and minimum 70% of the photo (32mm)

* Please come to 285 Madison Ave. store.(between 40th & 41st streets on East side of Madison Ave.)

Details on New Zealand passport.

Back side of photos

Norway passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm(70-80% head).
Professionally done, mouth closed

Pakistan Passport Photo - 4of 2 x 2, white background, front face.

However, in New York City and Los Angeles, you have to apply in person and
they will take your photo in digital format.

Panama passport photo - 3 of 35mm x 45mm front (no head size specified)

Peru Passport photo- 2 of 2x2 photos(head size not specified)

Philippines Passport Photo - New Rule as of June 2nd, 2008

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3 of 35mm x 45mm, royal blue background, face bigger than 3 cm.

1. Bigger than 3 cm head size against Royal Blue background
2. Collared shirt/decent attire
3. Both ears shown
4. No large earrings for women, no earrings for men.
Special notes to ladies, that you have to wear decent attire with collar and no big earrings.

For details on Philippines Passport Photo, please check Consulate General of the Philippines NY.

Poland Passport Photo.
Polish passport photo - New rule as of July 27, 2006. 3 of 35mm x 45mm.
New Polish passport photo - at New York consulate general, 3(three) photos are required.

The old Polish passport photo style is not acceptable after September 1, 2006.

Qatar Passport Photo - two of 38mm x 48mm with gray background.

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Qatar Visa Photo

Qatar Embassy requires 2x2 photos, however, on the actual Qatar Visa application,
the phtoo spec for Qatar's Visa is:
-1. background of the photo should not be white
-2. 48mm x 38mm

Qatar Embassy did not answer to our inquiry, so the situation is not clear for us.
Please make sure the size of your photos before you come to us.
Unless otherwise specified, we will give you 6 of blue colored background photos in 2x2 size.

Romanian Passport Photo
NY consulate general of Romania requires 4 photos(not 3).
Romanian passport photo - 4 of 35mm x 45mm

Write your name on back of photos - We have special pencil available for you to write on back of photo paper.


Romanian Citizenship Photo
6 (not 4) of 3cm x 4cm color photos, 7mm white border at bottom.
Please make sure how many Romanian Photos you need before come to us.
Some are requested 4, others are requested 6 photos.

Russian passport photo.

Russia Domestic Passport Photo - 2 or 4 of the following photo:
(note the special requirement on your clothing and no eye glasses)

1. Must be B & W
2. photo size 35mm x 45mm
3. Top of the head to top of the photo should be 5mm( + or - 1mm )
4. No head gear, jewelry or eyeglasses.
5. Monotone clothing without brash designs.
6. The thickness of photo is less than 0.3mm.

Russian International Passport Photo - 5 of 35mm x 45mm, head 32-36mm, off-white back.

(2nd opinion)
Russian Embassy in Washington DC wants 5 of 2 x 2 photos.

Russian Visa Photo - 2 of 2 x 2 color photos.

Singapore Passport Photo.

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Singaporean passport photo - We can offer in two ways:
-1. Hard copy application - one of 35mmx 45mm, head 25mm to 35mm, Matt or Semi-matt, white back.


-2. Online application (APPLES) - $25.00 we will digitally photograph you and burn file on a CD.

Application for Passport On-line Electronic System (APPLES) for Singapore

South African passport photo - 4 of 2 x 2

Spain Passport Photo.
Spanish passport photo

Sri Lanka Passport Photo.

3 of color photo, 35mm x 45mm

Sweden Passport Photo.
Swedish Passport Photo.

As of January 4, 2010, all passport applicants must apply in person at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC in order to be digitally photographed at the time of the application.

Swiss passport photo - two 35mm x 45mm photos, head 29mm to 34mm
11 years or younger 23mm to 34 mm

Syrian passport photo - 4 of 4cm x 4cm (head size not specified)

Taiwan Passport Photo.
New Taiwan Passport photo spec as of Jan 1, 2009
Taiwanese passport photo - two of 35mm x 45mm, white back, head size same as EU standard.

Taiwan Visa Photo - two of 2x2

Tanzanian passport photo - 5 of 4cm x 4.5cm, sky blue background, ears shown.
They accept 2 x 2 size(=5cm x 5cm) in the US.

Thai passport photo - 2 of 2 x 2

Trinidad and Tobago passport photo
There are two kinds of Trinidad and Tobago Passports.
The photos are different each other.

Photos for Trinidad and Tobago Passport Book: 2 or 3 of 2 x 2 whiite back, ears shown, no smile.

Photos for Machine Readable Passport: 2 of 31mm x 41mm

Turkey Passport Photo.
Turkish passport photo- 2 of 35mm x 45mm

T he size of Turkish passport photo is not clear from the Web site, however, according to a
Turkish passport officer in New York consulate "We use the EU Standards". which is 35mm x 45mm.

UK Passport Photo
United Kingdom Passport Photo.
British Passport Photo.
Great Britain Passport Photo.
GB Passport Photo.
English Passport Photo.

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April 2008 - New Regulations on British Passport Photos.
Two of 35mm x 45mm, within the last month, against light grey or cream background.
Head size between 29mm - 34mm, on low/medium gloss finish paper.
"We recommend that you remove your glasses".

In the real world however, we are hearing mixed stories.
Many say that their plain white background photos were accepted in New York, with no problem.
Other people rejected because their background are white.

We offer in two ways - tell us your choice.
1. Plain off-white background in 35mm x 45mm at $15.95 for a set of two photos.
2. Colred background (light grey or cream) in 35mm x 45mm at $25.00 for a set of four photos.

Exceptions:
Infant less than 12 months - a good likeness requires(eyes can be closed)
Baby 1 -6 years old - same as adult except 1) no need to look at camera 2) mouth can be open.
Person with disability - case by case



Note: In the British(UK) passport photo form PLE/04 (02/06), there was a phrase
after the size of photo(45mm x 35mm) specification, which mentioned that
" however, please do not trim your photographs to meet this condition".
This was very confusing because we don't know if we should cut the photos or not.
In the recent British(UK) passport photo form PLE_01 Eng.Photo Leaflet v5 26/4/04 8:57am page 1,
that phrase was removed. It is now simply read 45mm x 35mm.
If you have an old form, please rest assured that the size of the British passport photo is simply 45mm x 35mm.

Note: We don't stamp on back of the UK Passport photo for signature.
Because the countersignatory should "write" and sign on back.
Getting your photographs certified
The person who countersigns your application form at section 10 (your �ecountersignatory�f) should also certify one (not both) of the photographs.
They do this by writing on the back:
I certify that this is a true likeness of [Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms or other title followed by your full name]
They must then sign and date the statement. It is not enough just to sign and date the photograph.

UK Driving Licence Renewal ( UK Driving Licence Photo )

The specification for UK Driving License Renewal Photo is same as UK passport photo.

UK Visa
British Visa

UKBA Photograph Guidance (UK Border Agency site)


One passport sized colour photograph. This must not be more than 6 months old.
(Please see photograph box below for full details)

UK Visa Online Application
Unlike US DS160 online application for US Visa application, UK visa online application does NOT require a digital file.
Your digital file will be taken as a part of your Biometaric data at a Visa Application Centre, so you don't have to prepare a digital file for UK visa online application system by yourself.

Ukrainian passport photo - 35mm x 45mm.
According to The Consulate General of Ukraine in New York, photo requirements are as follows:
" The size of the photo for the Ukrainian passport is 3,5 cm X 4,5 cm, front view, light background,
no head cover, smile is not forbidden. The maximum quantity required is 4. "

Vatican passport photo - 2 of 35 mm x 45 mm, white back.
Also a digital file - 35 mm x 45 mm at 300 dpi in jpg.

Person in uniform is permitted.

Venezuela passport photo - 3 of 2 x 2 photos

Vietnam Passport Photo - 3 of 4cm x 6cm, white background, look straight at camera.

or 3 of 2 x 2 white background.


Vietnam Visa Photo - 1 or 2 of 2x2 photo

Zimbabwe passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm (head size not specified).
Special dress and hair requirements.