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Peru
PeruPeru DNI Photo: Free at RENIEC, or Taken by Phone for the Online Renewal — White Background, No Glasses
RENIEC takes the DNI photo free at its centres.
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News: document photo requirements by country
What changed in passport, visa and residence photo rules — every update dated and sourced.
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Romania
RomaniaRomania Electronic Identity Card (CEI) Photo: Taken at the Counter — Do Not Wear White
For Romania’s CEI and CIS the facial image is taken at the counter, so you bring no photo.
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South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa Smart ID Card Photo: No Photos at Smart ID Offices, Two Photos for Replacements and Temporary IDs
Smart ID offices capture your photo digitally, so no prints.
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Switzerland
SwitzerlandSwiss Driving Licence Photo: Colour 35 x 45 mm, Not Scanned — Printed in Black and White on the Card
Swiss cantons ask for a recent colour photo, 35 x 45 mm, not scanned or printed, no headwear, neutral background.
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Algeria
AlgeriaAlgeria Passport Photo: 35 x 45 mm, Face 32–36 mm, White Background — and How Many Prints Consulates Want
Interior Ministry: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high, plain white background, face 32–36 mm (70–80 %), mouth closed.
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Canada
CanadaCanada Refugee Travel Document Photo: 50 x 70 mm, Two Prints, Studio Stamp and Guarantor Certification
PPTC 190: two identical 50 x 70 mm prints from a commercial photographer, within six months, face 31–36 mm, studio stamp and guarantor note on the back.
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Estonia
EstoniaEstonia Passport Photo: Free PPA Booth Photo Valid 183 Days, or Your Own at 1300 x 1600 Pixels
The PPA booth photo is free in every service office, usable 183 days.
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Finland
FinlandFinland Residence Permit Photo: Migri Wants 47 x 36 mm, Under 6 Months Old, and Never a Reused Photo
Migri: photo 47 mm high and 36 mm wide, head 32–36 mm, under six months old, plain light background.
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Greece
GreeceGreece Residence Permit Photo: Four 40 x 60 mm Colour Photos and a JPEG 2000 CD for the Biometric Card
Attica lists four recent colour photos, 40 x 60 mm on white, also on a JPEG 2000 CD, plus a €16 card fee.
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Ireland
IrelandIreland Employment Permit Photo: 413 x 531 Pixels, JPEG, Under 5 MB for the EPOS Upload
EPOS wants an Irish-passport-style digital photo: JPEG, not scanned, 413 x 531 px minimum, 448 x 590 px maximum, 240–300 dpi, every upload under 5 MB.
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Japan
JapanJapan Driver License Photo: 3 x 2.4 cm for the Licence, 4.5 x 3.5 cm for the International Permit
Prefectural police: 3 cm high x 2.4 cm wide, bareheaded, frontal, no background, within six months.
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Maldives
MaldivesMaldives Passport Photo Requirements: Face 32–36 mm, 600 dpi Print, Taken Within 30 Days
Maldives Immigration: ICAO-aligned photo, white background, face 32–36 mm (70–80 %), printed at 600 dpi or more, taken within the last 30 days, no borders.
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Portugal
PortugalPortugal Passport Photo: You Usually Do Not Bring One — Biometric Data Taken at the Counter
Portugal takes the passport picture at the counter or consulate, so bring none.
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Taiwan
TaiwanTaiwan Passport Photo Requirements: 45 x 35 mm, White Background, Head 32–36 mm, Upload Rules
BOCA: 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, white background, chin to crown 32–36 mm, within six months.
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TaiwanTaiwan Visa Photo Requirements: Two 45 x 35 mm Colour Photos, White Background, Taken Within 6 Months
TECO offices ask for two colour photos, 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, white background, taken within six months; the head from chin to crown measures 32–36 mm.
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UAE
UAEUAE Work Permit Photo Requirements: White Background, 6/4 Size, Under 6 Months, Face 70–80 %
MOHRE: clear coloured photo with a white background.
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Australia
AustraliaAustralia Visa Photo Requirements: JPEG 70 KB–3.5 MB, 1200 x 1600 px, Light Grey or Neutral Background
Home Affairs wants a digital JPEG for each applicant: 70 KB–3.5 MB, preferably 1200 x 1600 px, under 6 months, neutral or light grey background, unedited.
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CanadaCanada Study Permit Photo Requirements: 2 Photos, 35 x 45 mm, Head 31–36 mm, Name and Birth Date on Back
For a Canadian study permit IRCC asks for 2 recent passport-size photos, at least 35 x 45 mm, head 31–36 mm, with name and date of birth on the back.
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FinlandFinland Visa Photo Requirements: 36 x 47 mm, Head 32–36 mm, Light Grey Background — the Police Rules
Finland asks for one recognisable photo and points to the police rules: head 32–36 mm, 4–6 mm above the crown, under 6 months, light grey background best.
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Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia Passport Photo Requirements: Live Capture at Immigration, 35 x 50 mm for Children and Abroad
Immigration takes the Malaysian passport photo on the spot: dark clothes, no glasses.
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Norway
NorwayNorway Visa Photo Requirements: UDI Takes Your Photo at the Appointment — When Embassies Still Want 35 x 45 mm
UDI: you need not bring a photo for a Norwegian visa — it is taken at the appointment.
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PortugalPortugal Visa Photo Requirements: 35 x 45 mm, White Background, Face 70–80 %, Digital 240x320 px, 120 KB
Portugal asks for one passport-type photo: colour, 35 x 45 mm, white or light background, under 6 months.
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Singapore
SingaporeSingapore Visa Photo Requirements: 400 x 514 px JPEG Under 60 KB, White Background, Last 3 Months (ICA)
ICA asks for a 400 x 514 px JPEG of no more than 60 KB, white background, taken in the last 3 months, full face, no headgear.
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South Korea
South KoreaSouth Korea Visa Photo Requirements: 3.5 x 4.5 cm, White or Off-White Background, Last 6 Months
Korean embassies ask for a colour 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo, plain white or off-white background, taken in the last 6 months, full face, neutral, eyes open.
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