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Passport Photo Requirements: Countries A-B

Find the official passport photo requirements for countries starting with letters A through B. Get accurate dimensions, background colours, and all essential details for your passport application.

Passport Photos for Countries A-B | Detailed Specifications & Requirements

Find our official passport photo specifications for countries starting with A through B below:

 

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Afghanistan Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: Typically 40mm x 45mm (width x height).
  • Background: Plain white or off-white.
  • Other: A neutral expression, eyes open and clearly visible, and appropriate attire (headwear is only allowed for religious reasons and must not obscure the face).

 

Albania Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain white or light grey.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Algeria Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain white or light coloured.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Andorra Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (common European standard)
  • Background: plain white or light grey.
  • Other: Likely similar to standard European passport photo requirements.

 

Angola Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (check websites in Portuguese)
  • Background: Likely plain white or light coloured.
  • Other: Portuguese language skills would be helpful for research.

 

Anguilla Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: Likely similar to UK standards (research to confirm)
  • Background: Likely plain white or light coloured.
  • Other: Likely follows UK guidelines for passport photos.

 

Antigua and Barbuda Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm or standard US dimensions (45mm x 45mm)
  • Background: Likely plain white or light coloured.
  • Other: Research needed to confirm.

 

Argentina Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain white.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Armenia Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain white.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Aruba Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 50mm x 50mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain light-coloured.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Ashmore and Cartier Islands Passport Photo Specifications

  • Additional Notes: Uninhabited 🙂 but if you are the only person who needs a passport – then use these:
  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain light-coloured.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Australia Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain light-coloured.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Australian Indian Ocean Territories Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain light-coloured.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Austria Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain light coloured
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Azerbaijan Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (width x height)
  • Background: Plain light-coloured.
  • Other: Neutral expression.

 

Baby Passport photo specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (standard for all UK passport photos)
  • Under 1 year old: Do not need to have their eyes open, can have their head supported by a hand (but the hand must not be visible in the photo) should lie on a plain, light-colored sheet for the photo – email the photo to us and we will send you the photos by post. Visit: New-Born Baby Passport photo service by Post for more information on this service.
  • Under 6 years old: Do not need to look directly at the camera, do not need a neutral expression

 

Bahamas Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 40mm x 50mm
  • Background: Plain, white
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open, no headgear (unless for religious or medical reasons), no glasses

 

Bahrain Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 50mm x 50mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral facial expression, both ears visible, no glasses

 

Bangladesh Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, no glasses

 

Barbados Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 50mm x 50mm (2 inches x 2 inches)
  • Background: Plain white or light grey
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons)

 

Barbuda Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 50mm x 50mm (2 inches x 2 inches)
  • Background: Plain white or light grey
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons)

 

Belarus Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 40mm x 50mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons), no glasses

 

Belgium Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
  • Background: Light grey
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons)

 

Belize Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 50mm x 50mm (2 inches x 2 inches)
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons)

 

Bermuda Passport Photo Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 2 inches x 2 inches (50mm x 50mm)
  • Head Size: The face must cover 50-70% of the photo, with the head measuring 25mm to 35mm from the crown to the chin.
  • Background: Plain white or off-white.
  • Other: Neutral expression, both eyes open, clearly show facial features in a centred position

 

Benin Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings

 

Bhutan Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
  • Background: Plain white
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons), no glasses

 

See Also: What is a Biometric Passport Photo?

 

Bolivia Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings

 

Bosnia and Herzegovina Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
  • Background: Light grey or light blue
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings

 

Botswana Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm
  • Background: White or light grey
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons)

 

Brazil Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 50mm x 50mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons), no glasses

 

See Also: Specifications for Brexit Passport Photo

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm (standard for all UK passport photos)

 

Brunei Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings

 

Bulgaria Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings

 

Burkina Faso Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings, no glasses

 

Burundi Passport Photo Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
  • Background: White
  • Other: Neutral expression, eyes open and visible, no head coverings (unless for religious reasons), no glasses

 

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