Evidence index
Official photo requirement sources
Browse 115 verified passport, visa, residence, ID and exam photo rules with the responsible authority, application route, review date and official source.
115verified rules
60markets and territories
CC BY 4.0reusable with attribution
Every entry identifies the exact application route. Online and printed submissions remain separate when their requirements differ. A review date means the cited authority instruction was checked on that date; it is not a guarantee that the authority will never change it.
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AE
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Emirates ID Photo | UAE ICPICP New Identity Card Issuance · online | Official page | |
| UAE Visa Photo (ICP) | UAE ICPICP Issuance of a Visa · online | Official page |
AL
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania e-Visa Photo | Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of AlbaniaAlbania e-Visa application · online | Official page |
AM
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia Certificate of Return Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of ArmeniaCertificate of Return to the Republic of Armenia · print | Official page | |
| Armenia e-Visa Photo (online) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of ArmeniaRepublic of Armenia E-VISA Issuance System · online | Official page |
AT
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria e-card Health Card Photo | Austrian Social InsurancePersonal e-card photo submission · print | Official page | |
| Austria Passport Photo | Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of AustriaAustrian passport application · print | Official page | |
| Austria Weapons Carry Permit (Waffenpass) Photo | Federal Ministry of the Interior of AustriaWaffenpass application · print | Official page |
AU
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Citizenship Application (online) Photo | Australian Department of Home AffairsOnline citizenship application · online | Official page | |
| Australia Citizenship Application (paper) Photo | Australian Department of Home AffairsPaper citizenship application · print | Official page | |
| Australia Passport Photo | Australian Passport OfficePaper/online · both | Official page |
BB
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbados Passport Photo | Immigration Department of BarbadosBarbados passport application · print | Official page |
BD
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh MRV Online-Form Photo | Government of BangladeshBangladesh Machine Readable Visa online application form · online | Official page |
BE
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Kids-ID (under 6) Photo | Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of BelgiumKids-ID application for children under 6 at a Belgian consular post · print | Official page | |
| Belgium Passport (under 6) Photo | Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of BelgiumBelgian passport application for children under 6 by post · print | Official page |
BH
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain ID Card (online) Photo | Information & eGovernment Authority of BahrainBahrain ID card photo submission · online | Official page |
BN
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei Emergency Certificate Photo | Department of Immigration and National Registration of Brunei DarussalamSijil Darurat emergency certificate application · print | Official page |
BR
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil e-Visa Photo | Brazil eVisa / VFS GlobalBrazil eVisa application · online | Official page | |
| Brazil Passport Photo (child under 5) | Polícia Federal do BrasilIn-person Brazilian passport application for a child under age 5 · print | Official page |
BS
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas Passport Photo | Passport Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The BahamasBahamian ePassport and in-person or consular passport application · both | Official page |
BT
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan Passport Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of BhutanBhutan passport application · print | Official page |
CA
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Citizenship Application (paper) Photo | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaCitizenship grant application by mail · print | Official page | |
| Canada Passport Photo (online renewal) | IRCCOnline passport renewal · online | Official page | |
| Canada Passport Photo (paper application) | IRCCPaper application · print | Official page | |
| Canada Permanent Residence (online) Photo | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaPermanent residence online photo upload · online | Official page | |
| Canada Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) Photo | Royal Canadian Mounted PolicePossession and Acquisition Licence application · print | Official page | |
| Canada Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) Photo (paper application) | Indigenous Services CanadaSecure Certificate of Indian Status application with printed photos · print | Official page | |
| Canada Veteran's Service Card Photo (mail application) | Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Transition GroupVeteran's Service Card mail application (DND 9036-E) · print | Official page | |
| Ontario Security Guard / Private Investigator Licence Photo | Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General / ServiceOntarioOntario security guard or private investigator licence application · online | Official page |
CN
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Passport Photo | Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in ChicagoChinese passport application through a consular post · print | Official page | |
| China Visa Photo (COVA) | 中国驻外使领馆COVA 在线表格 · both | Official page |
CO
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Online Visa Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ColombiaColombia online visa application · online | Official page |
CZ
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Passport Photo (Missions Abroad) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech RepublicBiometric passport application at a Czech mission abroad · print | Official page |
DE
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Schengen Visa Photo (Dublin) | German Embassy DublinSchengen visa application in Ireland · print | Official page |
DK
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Passport Photo | Danish National Police and Danish municipalitiesDanish passport application using an applicant-supplied photograph · print | Official page |
DM
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominica ePassport Photo | Immigration Department of the Commonwealth of DominicaDominica ePassport application · print | Official page |
DZ
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria Passport Photo | Consulate General of Algeria in LondonAlgerian passport application · print | Official page | |
| Algeria Work Permit Photo | Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security of AlgeriaProvisional work authorization application · print | Official page |
EE
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia e-Resident Digital ID Photo | Police and Border Guard Board of Estoniae-Resident digital ID application · online | Official page | |
| Estonia Passport (online) Photo | Police and Border Guard Board of EstoniaDigital document photo submitted to the Police and Border Guard Board · online | Official page |
ES
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) Photo | Ministry of the Interior of SpainTarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero application · print | Official page |
ET
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia e-Visa Photo (online) | Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship ServiceEthiopia official e-Visa application · online | Official page |
FJ
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji Passport Photo | Department of Immigration of FijiFiji passport application · print | Official page |
FR
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| France Passport and Identity Card Photo | French Ministry of the InteriorFrench passport or national identity card application using an approved printed identity photograph · print | Official page |
GA
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabon e-Visa Photo (online) | Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration du GabonGabon e-Visa application · online | Official page |
GB
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain Driving Licence Photo (postal renewal) | Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyD1 postal application to change or renew the licence photo · print | Official page | |
| Northern Ireland Driving Licence Photo (online) | Driver and Vehicle Agency Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland online driving licence application accepting a digital photo or photo code · online | Official page | |
| Northern Ireland Driving Licence Photo (postal application) | Driver and Vehicle Agency Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland posted driving licence application requiring a printed photo · print | Official page | |
| UK Passport Photo (online application) | HM Passport OfficeGOV.UK online · online | Official page | |
| UK Passport Photo (paper application) | HM Passport OfficePaper application · print | Official page |
GE
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia e-Visa Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of GeorgiaGeorgia e-Visa application · online | Official page |
GY
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana Passport Photo (Caracas) | Embassy of Guyana in CaracasGuyana passport application through the Embassy in Caracas · print | Official page |
HK
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong APEC Business Travel Card Photo | Hong Kong Immigration DepartmentAPEC Business Travel Card online application · online | Official page | |
| Hong Kong SAR Passport Photo | 香港入境事務處網上/流動應用程式 · both | Official page |
HU
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary Passport Photo (Tel Aviv) | Embassy of Hungary in Tel AvivHungarian passport application through the Embassy in Tel Aviv · print | Official page |
ID
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia e-Visa Photo | Directorate General of Immigration, IndonesiaIndonesia eVisa/eVOA account registration · online | Official page |
IE
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Passport (online) Photo | Department of Foreign Affairs of IrelandPassport Online · online | Official page | |
| Ireland SPSV Driver Licence Photo | National Transport Authority of IrelandSPSV driver licence application · print | Official page |
IL
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Passport Photo (United States) | Consulate General of Israel in AtlantaNon-biometric Israeli travel document application in the United States · print | Official page |
IN
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| India e-Visa Photo | Government of India, Bureau of ImmigrationIndian Visa Online e-Visa · online | Official page | |
| India OCI Card Photo | Government of India, Ministry of Home AffairsOnline OCI registration · online | Official page | |
| India PAN Card Photo (Paper Acknowledgement) | Protean eGov Technologies / Income Tax DepartmentPAN application or correction using a printed acknowledgement · print | Official page |
IR
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran eVisa Photo (online) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of IranIran eVisa application · online | Official page |
JP
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan e-Visa Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJAPAN eVISA application · online | Official page | |
| Japan My Number Card Photo (online) | 地方公共団体情報システム機構(J-LIS)オンライン申請 · online | Official page | |
| Japan Passport Photo (online, domestic) | 日本外務省マイナポータル（国内） · online | Official page | |
| Japan Passport Photo (paper application) | 日本外務省窓口申請 · print | Official page | |
| Japan Resume Photo (Print) | 厚生労働省 / ハローワーク厚生労働省履歴書様式例（紙質） · print | Official page | |
| Japan Visa Photo | 日本外務省/在外公館外務省统一签证申请表（纸质） · print | Official page | |
| JLPT Registration Photo | 日本国際教育支援協会(JEES)MyJLPT オンライン申込 · online | Official page |
KH
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia e-Visa Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of CambodiaCambodia e-Visa application · online | Official page |
KR
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea K-ETA Photo | 대한민국 법무부K-ETA 온라인 · online | Official page | |
| Korea Passport Photo (online) | 대한민국 외교부온라인 신청 · online | Official page | |
| Korea Passport Photo (paper) | 대한민국 외교부창구 접수 · print | Official page | |
| Korea Residence Card Photo | 대한민국 출입국·외국인정책본부居留/外国人登记申请 · print | Official page | |
| TOPIK Registration Photo | 국립국제교육원TOPIK 온라인 접수（국내） · online | Official page |
KW
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait e-Visa Photo | Ministry of Interior of KuwaitKuwait online visa application · online | Official page |
LA
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laos eVisa Photo (online) | Department of Immigration of the Lao PDRLao official eVisa application · online | Official page |
MO
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macao Resident ID Photo (age 10+) | Identification Services Bureau of Macao SARMacao Resident Identity Card application · print | Official page | |
| Macao Resident ID Photo (under 10) | Identification Services Bureau of Macao SARMacao Resident Identity Card application · print | Official page |
MY
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia e-Visa Photo | Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation / Immigration Department of MalaysiaMalaysia eVisa/MyVisa application · online | Official page | |
| Malaysia Passport Photo (children under 4) | Immigration Department of MalaysiaMalaysian International Passport · print | Official page |
NG
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria e-Visa Photo | Nigeria Immigration ServiceNigeria e-Visa application · online | Official page |
NL
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands ID Photo (passport, ID card or driving licence) | Government of the NetherlandsPassport, identity card or driving licence application · print | Official page |
NP
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal ETA / eVisa Photo (online) | Department of Immigration NepalNepal ETA / eVisa application · online | Official page |
NZ
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Firearms Licence Photo (online) | Te Tari Pureke / Firearms Safety Authority New ZealandNew Zealand firearms licence digital application · online | Official page | |
| New Zealand Passport (online) Photo | Department of Internal Affairs of New ZealandNew Zealand passport online application · online | Official page |
PK
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan NADRA / NICOP Photo (online) | National Database and Registration Authority of PakistanPak-Identity online application for NICOP and identity products · online | Official page | |
| Pakistan Passport Photo | DGIP PakistanOnline · online | Official page |
PL
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Residence Permit Photo (Online Application) | Wielkopolska Province Office Department for ForeignersElectronic residence permit application from 27 April 2026 · online | Official page | |
| Poland Residence Permit Photo (Paper Application) | Wielkopolska Province Office Department for ForeignersPaper residence permit application · print | Official page |
RU
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia Unified eVisa Photo (online) | Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian FederationRussian unified electronic visa application · online | Official page |
SA
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Absher National ID Photo | Saudi AbsherNational ID Renewal / Lost or Damaged Replacement · online | Official page | |
| Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa Photo | VisitSaudi (Saudi eVisa)visa.visitsaudi.com · online | Official page |
SG
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore NRIC Photo (ICA e-Service) | ICA SingaporeIdentity card registration or re-registration via ICA e-Service · online | Official page | |
| Singapore Passport Photo (ICA e-Service) | ICA SingaporeICA e-Service · online | Official page | |
| Singapore PR / Citizenship / LTVP Photo (ICA e-Service) | ICA SingaporeICA e-Service · online | Official page | |
| Singapore Visa Photo (ICA e-Service) | ICA SingaporeVisa e-Service · online | Official page |
SR
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname eVisa Photo (online) | VFS Global authorized Suriname eVisa portalSuriname eVisa application · online | Official page |
TH
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand e-Visa Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ThailandThailand e-Visa application · online | Official page |
TR
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkiye Passport Photo | Republic of Turkiye General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NVI)Passport application submitted to NVI · print | Official page |
TW
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan ARC Photo | 內政部移民署ARC 居留申请 · print | Official page | |
| Taiwan National Exam Registration Photo | 考選部(MOEX)國家考試網路報名 · online | Official page | |
| Taiwan Passport Photo (e-file) | 外交部領事事務局(BOCA)網路填表暨照片上傳 · online | Official page | |
| Taiwan Passport Photo (paper) | 外交部領事事務局(BOCA)臨櫃申辦 · print | Official page | |
| Taiwan Visa Photo | 外交部領事事務局(BOCA)停留簽證（駐外館處遞交） · print | Official page |
UA
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine e-Visa Photo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UkraineUkraine e-Visa application · online | Official page |
US
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. ATF NFA Responsible Person Photo (Form 5320.23) | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesATF Form 5320.23 submitted with ATF Form 1, 4, or 5 · print | Official page | |
| U.S. DV Lottery (Green Card) Photo | U.S. Department of StateDV online entry · online | Official page | |
| U.S. Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Photo | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesForm I-765 paper supporting photographs · print | Official page | |
| U.S. Passport Photo (online renewal) | U.S. Department of StateOnline renewal · online | Official page | |
| U.S. Passport Photo (paper application) | U.S. Department of StatePaper application · print | Official page | |
| U.S. Visa Photo (DS-160 digital image) | U.S. Department of StateDS-160 · online | Official page | |
| Virginia Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permit Photo | Virginia Department of State PoliceNonresident concealed handgun permit application package · print | Official page |
VN
| Requirement | Authority and route | Reviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam e-Visa Photo (online) | Vietnam Immigration DepartmentForeigner self-application via Vietnam National Electronic Visa System · online | Official page |