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  • 33 checks by the document rules
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Step 1 · Choose the document

Pick the country, then the document. Each document is checked against its own rule, not a common average.

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Notes to the sheet

  1. Why passport photos get rejected — top 7 reasons

    1. Wrong head size — the head must fill 70–80% of the frame height (varies by country).
    2. Eye line off-target — eyes must sit 55–70% from the bottom of the frame.
    3. Background not uniform — even slight gradients or shadows are detected.
    4. Lighting unevenness — shadows on one side of the face cause rejection.
    5. Glasses glare or reflective lenses obscuring the eyes.
    6. Smile, open mouth, or any non-neutral expression.
    7. Photo too old (>6 months) or too low resolution (<600×600 px).

  2. Country-specific specs — when ICAO 9303 isn't enough

    United States requires 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), head 50–69% of frame height, pure white background, no glasses. US passport spec.

    Schengen visa photo is 35×45 mm, head 70–80%, light grey or off-white background, glasses with no glare allowed. Schengen visa spec.

    United Kingdom wants 35×45 mm digital, head height 29–34 mm, light grey or cream background, neutral expression. UK passport spec.

    Germany Reisepass: 35×45 mm, head 32–36 mm tall, light grey neutral background, no smile. German passport spec.

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Frequently asked

Which documents can I check?

656 documents from 155 countries: passports, visas, ID cards, residence permits, driving licences and more. Choose the country and the document — the check follows its own rules.

Which rules is the photo checked against?

The rules of the authority that issues the chosen document; where it publishes no numbers, the ICAO document photo baseline. Under the sheet you see where the rules come from and when they were checked.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. The check and the free fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device. It goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.

What does «borderline» mean?

A measurement right at the edge of the rule, or a sign the checker is not sure about — a slight smile, a glare on glasses. The rest may be fine, but such a note can get the photo rejected: a retake or an AI photo is the safer choice.

What is fixed for free?

The frame — cropped to the document size, the background — replaced with the right colour, and the file — pixel size and weight. The fixed photo is checked again. Pose, expression, glasses and light cannot be cropped away — they need a new photo or the AI.

If the check passes, will the photo do?

The check confirms the photo technically meets the document rules: size, frame, background, pose and image quality. How you look in it is for you to judge; the AI gives a studio result — the preview is free.