Short answer: follow the destination’s photo specs (size, background, head ratio, recency). US visa, passport and residence-card standards differ. Digital uploads also have file-size and format limits.
Immigration Photo Specifications
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Size, background and face ratio vary by country; rejectable if wrong.
FAQ
Phone selfie OK?
Usually no — use a professional shot.
Glasses?
Many countries discourage or ban them.
Infant photos?
Eyes open, no other person in frame, etc.