Guides, requirements, and tips for getting your passport and visa photos right the first time.
Chinese passport size photos require pure white backgrounds at RGB 255, 255, 255. What fails, how to set up at home, and PSB verification process.
Feb 27, 2026
China bans all glasses in passport size photos — no prescription, reading, or fashion frames allowed. Contact lens rules, PSB tips, and what to do.
Feb 27, 2026
Chinese passport size photos must be 33×48mm (390×567 pixels at 300 DPI). Head height rules, sizing mistakes, and where to get the right dimensions.
Feb 27, 2026
China bans all smiling in passport size photos — automatic rejection occurs before a human sees your photo. Neutral expression tips and common mistakes.
Feb 27, 2026
The DS-160 photo tool validates file size and pixel dimensions but misses background, head size, and glasses. How to fix common upload errors on ceac.state.gov.
Feb 27, 2026
DV lottery photos must be exactly 600×600 pixels in JPEG under 240KB. No glasses since 2016. Photo tool tips, disqualification reasons, and how to avoid them.
Feb 27, 2026
French passport size photos require a plain white background with no shadows or gradients. What fails, how to set up at home, and ANTS portal rules.
Feb 27, 2026
France bans all glasses in passport size photos — no prescription or fashion frames allowed. ANTS enforcement, contact lens rules, and practical tips.
Feb 27, 2026
French passport size photos must be 35×45mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI). Head height, ANTS upload specs, and how to get the right size.
Feb 27, 2026
France bans all smiling in passport size photos — the ANTS system rejects any non-neutral expression automatically. Tips, testing tricks, and common mistakes.
Feb 27, 2026
German Aufenthaltstitel residence permit photos must be 35×45mm on grey (#DCDDDE), not white. Ausländerbehörde process, biometric specs, and rejection reasons.
Feb 27, 2026
German passport size photos require a light grey background at RGB 230, 230, 230. White is rejected. What fails, the 2024 Bürgeramt change, and DIY tips.
Feb 27, 2026
