Professional Passport Photo Service for Foreign Visas

If you are preparing documentation for a foreign visa, you know how important it is to have a photo that exactly meets the specifications required by the embassy or consulate. Our professional photo service is designed specifically to help you obtain perfect images that comply with all international regulations, thus avoiding delays or rejections in your visa application.

Photographic Requirements for Visas Country by Country
Each country has specific rules regarding the size, background, face position, and expression required in visa photos. Below is an overview of the most common specifications for major countries

United States Visa photos must measure 51x51 mm (2x2 inches), with a white background, in color, showing a full-face view with a neutral expression. Glasses, filters, and any post-production edits are strictly prohibited.

United Kingdom For tourist visas or ETA, photos must be 35x45 mm, with a white background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression. Head coverings are only allowed for religious reasons.

Canada Visitor visa photos must be 35x45 mm, with a white or light background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression. The face should measure between 31 and 36 mm, and two identical photos are required.

China Tourist visa (L) photos must be 48x33 mm, with a white background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression. It is important that the photo is recent and free of shadows.

India For tourist or online visas, photos must be 50x50 mm (2x2 inches), with a light or white background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression. A digital upload of the photo is required.

Russia Tourist visa photos must be 35x45 mm, with a white or light background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression.

Egypt Tourist visa photos can vary between 35x45 mm or 4x6 cm, with a light background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression. Specifications may vary depending on the embassy.

United Arab Emirates For tourist or business visas, photos must be 4x6 cm, with a light background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression. Often, two copies of the photo are required, and the photo must be recent.

Brazil Tourist visa photos must be 3x4 cm, with a white background, in color, full-face, and with a neutral expression. A valid ID document must be presented.

This overview highlights the importance of adhering strictly to each country’s photo requirements to ensure smooth processing of visa applications and avoid delays or rejections.

General Guidelines for All Visa Photos

Photos must be recent, generally taken within the last 6 months. 
The face must be fully frontal, with eyes open and mouth closed.  
There should be no shadows on the face or background, and no digital retouching is allowed.  
Glasses are permitted only if the lenses are clear and free of reflections, or if they are necessary for medical reasons; sunglasses are never allowed.  
Head coverings are allowed only for religious reasons and must not obscure the face.

Why Choose Our Professional Visa Photo Service?

Relying on a professional service means avoiding common mistakes that could jeopardize your visa application.
At our photography studio in Turin, we guarantee photos that fully comply with the specific requirements of different countries.
We provide high-quality shots with perfect lighting and background.
We offer support in selecting the correct size and format for your visa photo.
You can receive both digital copies ready for online upload and printed photos on paper.
We provide personalized advice tailored to each type of visa and destination country.
Contact us today to book your photo session and travel worry-free to your destination!

Enrico Scarsi professional photographer in Turin Our studio is located at Via Oropa 54B, Vanchiglietta / Vanchiglia district Close to Corso Belgio and Corso Casale  +39 011 8998291 +39 348 9229300 enrico.scarsi@gmail.com VAT 05529370016 This website does not use any type of cookies, including technical cookies or profiling cookies. Browsing takes place without the collection or tracking of users’ personal data.

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