Visa photo size
- Size
- 5×5 cm · 1.97×1.97 in · 50×50 mm
- Head height
- 2.5–3.5 cm (0.98–1.38 in), chin to crown — a general framing guide
- Typical use
- Visas asking for a square photo
- Per sheet
- 2 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper · 6 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper · 15 on A4 · 20 on US Letter
Rules change and offices differ. Always check the current requirements of the authority that asked for the photo.
How to print visa photos at home
- Take a photo against a plain, light wall, facing the camera with even light.
- Add it above and fit the face: the top of the head and the chin go on the guide lines.
- Pick your paper — 2 fit on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper — and the number of copies.
- Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. Cut along the marks.
Questions
What size is a visa photo?
Visa photos are 5×5 cm (1.97×1.97 in), which is 50×50 mm. Typical use: Visas asking for a square photo.
How many visa photos fit on one sheet?
2 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper, 6 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper, 15 on A4, 20 on US Letter, with 3 mm margins and a 2 mm gap. You can also pick a smaller number of copies or your own grid.
How big should the head be in a visa photo?
There is no single official rule for this size. As a framing guide, aim for a head of about 2.5–3.5 cm (0.98–1.38 in) from chin to crown, and check the rules of the office that asked for the photo.
How do I print visa photos at the right size?
Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. The PDF page is exactly the paper size and each photo is placed at its real size, so a print shop or a home printer gets it right.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. The photo stays on your device and is never uploaded or stored.