Get 5x5 Photos in 3 Minutes or Less [For Visas & Passports]
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Get 5x5 Photos in 3 Minutes [Visa & Passport]
Printed size
5x5 cm (50x50 mm)
Head height
Head must take up 68% of the image
Background color
White or off-white
Digital dimensions
1181x1181 px
Resolution
300–600 dpi
Recency
Last 6 months
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5x5 cm Photos—All You Need to Know
This photo size is required by several countries to obtain travel documents—mostly passports and visas.
Below, we’ll cover the exact photo size requirements, the standard quality required for official documents, and how to correctly print and resize images to this format.
What documents use the 5x5 photo format?
Look through our convenient list to quickly see which documents your 5x5 cm photo is suitable for.
Document | Country | Size (Width x Height) | Unit |
Visa Photo | Israel | 50x50 | mm |
Passport Photo | Chad | 50x50 | mm |
Passport Photo | Barbados | 50x50 | mm |
Visa Photo | Barbados | 50x50 | mm |
Passport Photo | Afghanistan | 50x50 | mm |
Passport Photo | Czech Republic | 50x50 | mm |
Passport Photo | Ghana | 50x50 | mm |
Visa Photo | Madagascar | 50x50 | mm |
Visa Photo | Turkey | 50x50 | mm |
Important: The 5x5 cm size may be confused with the size of US passport photos. However, for a US passport, you’re required to submit a 51x51 mm (2x2 inches) photo.
Quality requirements for 5x5 photos
Requirement | Digital & Print | Print Only | Digital Only |
Color | Must be in color | ||
Recency | Taken in the last 6 months | ||
Image | Clear image of your face
❌ Not blurry, grainy, or pixelated | ||
Filters | ❌ No filters allowed | ||
Background | White or off-white background without shadows, texture, or lines | ||
Size | 5x5 cm (1.97x1.97 inches) | ||
Head size | Head must take up 68% of the image from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head | ||
Quality & Resolution | High quality, 300–600 DPI | Printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper | 1181x1181 pixels |
Digital Alterations | ❌ No alterations allowed |
Where can I print 5x5 cm photos?
You can print the images yourself at home, get them at a local store, or order compliant 5x5 cm photo prints delivered to your mailbox.
Local stores
The quickest way to find a place where you can get your photos printed is by typing “photo printing services near me” in Google. You’ll find a map of local stores that will get the job done.
Additionally, it’s a relatively safe bet to look around for big box retailers in your vicinity, such as Walmart or CVS, as chances are you’ll find printing services there.
For more information, have a look at these pages:
If you’re looking for places focused on specifically sized printouts, a quick Google search for “5x5 photo prints near me” is a good starting point.
5x5 cm photo prints online
No convenient location nearby? No worries. Use Passport Photo Online, and we’ll deliver your 5x5 photos to your exact location—regardless of where you are. For $16.95, you get:
How to make a 5x5 cm (50x50 mm) photo at home?
To achieve the required 50x50 size, you can use software like Photoshop to resize your passport or visa photos. However, this may require advanced skills.
Alternatively, you can use online software dedicated to creating photos for official documents. With such services, the process will take minutes. You’ll get your image cropped and resized, and the background will be adjusted.
Experience Passport Photo Online’s ease-of-use and acceptance guarantee. Get the best photo for your travel document using our desktop software or your smartphone—download our app on your iOS or Android device, or simply snap a photo with your phone or camera and upload it by using the button below.
How to prepare yourself?
Distance from the camera
Take the photo from a distance of about 20 inches from your face. Ideally, the photo should be taken by another person.
Face in front of the camera
Place your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression on your face. Hold the camera at face height.
Even lighting
Just stand facing a light source such as an exposed window. Don't worry about the background.
Documents
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