Passport Photo & Visa Photo in Manhattan, New York, NY

Passport Photo and Visa Photo are Legal Documents. It's NOT just a photo.
	After 9-11, all Passport photo and Visa photo are subject to strict rules. Bad photo is the most common reason for Passport or Visa rejection. Passport photo or Visa Photo is a part of your legal document and it has to be processed LEGALLY correct.
	At Doi Camera, our trained professional technicians know the requirements - your picture will not be rejected, you will not get a run-around. Have it done right the first time by us!
Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF) DS-1648 Online Visa Application for G4 Visa "A Visa", "G Visa" & NATO Visa
US Green Card Lottery Program (DV-2010)

The US passport photos and Immigration photos must be photographed according to the strict regulations described in official publications by US Government.

What to Wear for Passport & Visa Photos?

	Some counties are very particular on how to dress for Passport & Visa Photos. If you are taking passport photos for the following countries, please check your country's specific requirements described under International Visa and Passport Photos of this page. India, Jamaica, Hong Kong, Philippines, Iran( women only) and Saudi Arabia( women only).
	In general, please avoid white clothing, because most background itself is white.
	In winter, please avoid turtleneck sweater, because it covers your neck and chin.
	In summer, please cover your shoulders, because what you will see on passport photos are your head, neck and shoulders, so it looks pretty much naked on the photo when your shoulders are exposed. Bringing a shawl to cover your shoulders is a gracious idea.
	Some counties do not allow wearing eyeglasses, like French Visa and Mexican Passport photos. UK(Britain) "recomend"s not wearing glasses. We strongly recommend NOT to wear glasses. If you insist, you have to know that you are taking chances.
	No big hair. Quite often you are required to have your both ears shown clearly( especially US Visa photos ).
	No big earrings. Some counties do not allow to wear earrings(like Philippines and US Immigration photos). Let's keep it simple.

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Our Locations, Hours & Price

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	You can preview your image before print them.
	Doi Camera - our locations 3 stores in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, NY. Map of our main store. Please click the image. Main store : 15 East 42nd Street - located in midtown Manhattan, on 42nd Street, between 5th and Madison Ave, north side, right next to a Starbucks coffee shop. Two blocks away from Grand Central Station, 3 blocks from Times Square. Park Ave store: 250 Park Ave., New York, NY 10177. 46 Street and Vanderbilt Ave. Madison Ave store: 285 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017. 40 and 41st Streets on Madison Ave. Click here for more store information.
	Business hours Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am to 4:30pm Sunday closed Holiday schedule - Please e-mail us for details.
	Price 2 x 2 US Passport photo and US immigration photo a set of 2 photos $11.95 Other countries Passport Photo a set of 2 photos $15.95 Canadian Passport Photo a set of 2 photos $20.00 Canadian Citizenship Photo a set of 2 photos $25.00 Color Background photo a set of 2 photos $25.00 Infant/Baby who can not sit alone add $15.00 Digital file on CD $25.00
	Payment: Cash or Credit cards (Amex, Visa or Master )
	Processing Time: Most passport photos will be ready within 5 minutes, while you wait. Extra time will be necessary for Canadian Citizenship photo, infant/baby photo and color background Passport and Visa Photos (30 min to one hour).

US Passport photo

All US passport photos will be taken according to the US Government guide line and
must pass all seven check list described in the Government book.

To obtain a US passport, you need two of 2 x 2 photos.
The photos must be white background, no shadows at all, neutral facial expression, head size from 1 to 1 3/8.

Make sure that these photos satisfy the Government specs, otherwise they will be rejected and sent back to you.
Please remember, after 9-11, all official ID photos are subject to strict rules.
Unless they are photographed by us, please check your photos again before submit, which will save your time and money.

US passport photo check list:
1) right size of the photo - 2 x 2 inches
2) right size of your head - 1 to 1 3/8 from top of hair to chin
3) background OK? - white back ( it it white enough, or pale enough?)
4) no shadows - shadow is one of the common rejection reasons for US immigration office.
We've seen many photos rejected because of the shadow.
3) too light, too dark?
4) your eyes are clearly visible - eye level must be between 1 1/8 to 1 3/4 from bottom of photo.
5) don't smile (at least not too much ) - US government says "Encourage subject to have a natural expression". So be it.

Instructions on how to get or renew passport
You can download application forms from here.
New York area passport application tips

US Visa & Green Card Photo

US Visa, Green Card & other Immigration Photos
Major changes on US Green Card Photo
and other US Visa photo standard
on August 2nd, 2004.

	All US immigration photos are now straight, front face 2 x 2 photos. Official announcements from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
	The old type of 3/4 profile photos are being rejected since September 2004.
	There are some old, not-updated Web sites based on the old 3/4 requirements, which is not true any more.
	Unwritten rules - Both Ears shown. No earrings. No smile. No eyeglasses. There is no clearly written rules on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) web site about Ears, Earrings or Smiling. However, we've seen enough photos rejected simply because the ears are not shown or the person is smiling. This is particularly the case for Green Card and US Citizenship application processes. It seems that in real world the US Citizenship and Immigration Services wants photos with your both ears shown, no earnings or no smiling. Why take chances? The purpose of the photo is to get your US Visa or US Immigration process achieved promptly. Just let your both ears shown, take off your earrings and no smiling, you have a lot of time to smile later on. By the same token, we strongly recommend that your eyeglasses should be taken off.. Yes, the rule says that you CAN wear eyeglasses, as long as your eyes are clearly visible and no reflections from the lenses nor frames. But HOW clear is CLEAR to US immigration officers? Without eyeglasses, your US Immigration or US Visa process will go smoothly with no problem. With eyeglasses on , there is a chance that the photo would be rejected. Why do you have to take chances here? In short, let's make your US Visa and US Immigration photos as worry-free as possible. You can't go wrong with "Both ears shown, no earrings, no smile and no eyeglasses" photos.
	For US citizenship photos, you are required to write your name lightly on back of the photos with a pencil. It is not, however, easy to write with a regular pencil. We recommend using a 4B to 6B pencil. They are known as "graphite pencil" or "carbon pencil" and are available from local a rag-shop or art supply shop. You can also search on the Web under "pencil, 6B". We have some 6B pencils for you to use at our store for your convenience.
	How to get your Green Card renewed. Green Card Renewal.
	How to become a US Citizen. US Citizenship.

US Green Card Lottery Program (DV-2010)

Electronic Visa Application Form ("EVAF")
DS-1648 Online Visa Application for G4 Visa,
A Visa, G Visa and NATO Visa

Digital file for new online application for A Visa, G Visa or NATO Visa.

We can have your digital visa file ready for you within 10 minutes while you wait, no appointment necessary.
The digital visa file will be made according to the EVAF rules and burned on a CD,
so you can apply Electronic Visa Application on line smoothy.
The price is $25.00 plus tax.

The specifications for the new Electronic Visa Application Form are as follows:
- acquired with digital camera
- min 600 pixels x 600 pixels, max 1200 x 1200.
- Jpeg format
- in 24 bits per pixel color in sRGB color space
- compressed to a less than 240kb file.
- head composition details
or
- scan a 2 x 2 photo at 300 dpi

Albania passport photo - 5 of 50 x 40 mm, white background. No head size specified.

Argentina passport photo- 1.5 x 1.5 inch, three-quarter photos( 3 to 6 photos depends)

Austria Passport Photo.
Austrian passport photo - 2 of 1.8 inch (45 mm) high x 1.4 inch (35 mm) wide,
max. head size 1.4 inch (36 mm), min. eye distance 0.3 inch (8mm)
Please see the link Austrian Consulate General for detailed information.

Australia Passport Photo.
Australian passport photo - You can count on us.
We are taking many Australian passport photos a day.




As of January 2008, the relaxed rule for babies(and younger than 11) are removed.
All photos must meet the Australian passport photo general guidelines.

Bangladesh Passport Photo - 4 of 50mm x 40mm.

Belarus passport photo - 4 of 30mm x 40mm, head size over 80% of the photo.
Belarus consulate general New York wants to submit these photos uncut.

Belgian passport photo - two of 35mm x 45mm

Bolivian passport photo - two of 2 x 2

Britain Passport Photo.
Great Britain Passport Photo.

please see UK passport photo below.

Brazil Passport Photo.
Brazil Passaporte foto
Brazilian passport photo - 3 of 2 x 3, date sheet on photos in day/month/year.

Brazil Visa Photo - one of 2x2 photo


Small note on Brazilian Visa - When you apply Brazilian Visa from outside of USA,
the size of Brazilian Visa photos are different.
ex 1. 5cm x 7cm photo (Brazilian consulate in Tokyo)
ex 2. 3cm x 4cm or 5cm x 7cm (Brazilian consulate in Nagoya)

Bulgarian passport photo - 3 of 35mm x 45mm gray background.

Canada Passport Photo
Canada Visa Photo
Canada Citizenship Photo

Note: There are three(3) different photo sizes for Canada.
Canadian passport photo , Canadian visa photo and Canadian citizenship photo.
Canadian Immigration Office requires different sizes and specs for each of them.
Please specify clearly when order.
A wrong photo might cost you a month or even months.

Canadian Passport photo
Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.
The name of the photographer or studio, the address and the date the photo was taken
(not the date the photo was printed) must be provided directly on the back of one photo.
Photos must be originals, not taken from an existing photo.

Stamp has to be on back of one of the two photos.
We have Canadian Passport Photo Stamps at our stores.



Please note that according to a consular officer of
Canadian Consulate General of New York,
"The stamp should be on the back of one photograph.
The photos might be rejected if there is a stamp on both."

Note: New guarantor policy for Canadian passport photo in effect October 1, 2007
Under the new policy, an eligible guarantor must:
1. Be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older
2. Hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than one year
3. Have been 16 years of age or older when they applied for their own passport, and
4. Have known the applicant personally for at least two years.
Under this new policy, any family member as well as any individual residing at the applicant's address
may act as guarantor, provided he or she meets the requirements noted above.

Canadian Citizenship photo
Two of 35 x 53mm, 10mm space below the image, matte finish. Stamp on back of both photos.
We need extra time on this - about 15 minutes total.
Canadian Citizenship photo needs to be on Matte finish.

Canadian Visa Photo - Two of 35mm x 45mm, chin to "crown" 31mm to 36mm.

China Passport Photo.
Chinese Passport photo - 48mm x 33mm, head height 28mm - 33mm, head width 21mm - 24mm.
white or light blue back


Visa for China, Visa Photos for China
Chinese visa photo - one of 2x2 photo, full face, no hat on.

Colombia Passport Photo.
Colombian passport photo - 3 of 1.5 x 2.5 photos (head size not specified), white back.

Croatia passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm

Cyprus passport photo - 2 of 5cm x 4cm

According to Consulate General of Cyprus 13 E 40th St New York, NY 10016 (212) 686-6016,
the above Embassy's site is incorrect. New York office wants two of 5cm x 4cm photos.

Czech passport photo
According to Consulate general of the Czech Republic in NY :
1. 10 year passport photo - 5cm x 5cm, but will be taken at the consulate general office.
2. 6 months passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm photo, white back.

Denmark Passport Photo.
Danish passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm, head 30mm - 36mm.

England Passport Photo
English Passport Photo.

Please see UK Passport Photo.

Estonia Passport Photo.
Estonian Passport photo - new passport photo spec as of Feb 1st, 2007.




Estonian passport photo - one of 40mm x 50mm, head size 30mm - 40mm
(min 20mm for 11 and younger), white back, mouth closed. see more details.

Finland Passport Photo.
Finnish passport photo - new rule in effect August 2006. Two of 35mm 45mm




The Finnish Government presented Parliament with a proposition for a new passport law.
Although the new passports come into use in August, previously issued passports remain valid until they expire.

Passport photos must be identical.
The head on the picture must measure 25-35 mm (1" - 1 3/8") from chin to crown
and be photographed full front on a light-colored background.
The picture size must be not less than 35-47 mm (1 3/8"- 1 7/8") in size.
Please note:
No touching up of photographs is allowed.
Glasses are acceptable but lenses must not cause any reflections,
For children younger than 11 years old, a photo with a smaller head size is acceptable if blurring or other distortion cannot otherwise be avoided. In such photos, the height of the head must still be at least 25mm, darkened lenses or shadows cast by frames must not alter the appearance of the eyes.

France Passport Photo.
French passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm

France Visa Photo.
French Visa photo - 2 of 2 x 2 showing forehead hairline and ears.

Republic of Georgia passport photo
2 of 3cm x 4cm
4 of 35mm x 45mm
35mm x 45mm (at 300dpi ) digital image on CD

Germany Passport Photo.
German passport photo - new ePass regulation.
2 of 35mm x 45mm, 32 to 36mm from bottom of chin to hairline.




Photo size is 35mm x 45mm.
The size of the face in the photo is 32mm x 36mm.
The 32mm to 36mm measures from the Kinnlinie (= chin line) to Gesichtsho"he (= top of face).

German Visa Photo
Germany Visa Photo 2 of 35mm x 45mm, face size same as German Passport photo.

Greek passport photo - one of 4cm x 6cm, head 31mm - 35mm.
Recent (no more than a month old) color digital photograph 4x6 m (or 1.6 x 2.3 inches) of particular technical specifications,
light-colored background and the face looking directly into the camera.
We emphasize that if the photograph does not meet the required specifications,
the application will be rejected by the Central Division of Passport Issuance in Athens.

Hong Kong Passport Photo.
Hong Kong Passport - one of 50mm x 40mm white back, head size 32mm - 36mm.
HKSAR Passport ( Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport )

According to their Short video on photo guideline,
1) mouth closed
2) wear "mid range" color clothing (= no white nor dark colored clothing)
3) long hair should be either brush to the back or tie them up

Hong Kong Visa Photo - 2 of 50mm x 40mm, white back, color.
( 55mm - 50mm x 45mm - 40mm )

India Passport Photo.
Indian Passport Photo - 4 passport size photo
The Indian passport photo size for NY applicants is 35mm x 35mm, white background.

Consulate General of India in New York's Web site - Important Notice 3.5cm x 3.5cm

Indian OCI ( Overseas Citizenship of India ) photo - two of 35mm x 35mm with colored background

Visa for India, Visa Photos for India
Indian Visa photo - one (or more) 2 x 2 size photo, white background.

Indonesian passport photo - NY consulate general requires 2 of 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 photos.
However, Chicago consulate general requires 6 of 2 x 2.
Please tell us how many and what size you need.

Here is the NY site(2 photos of 1.5 x 1.5):

Here is the Chicago site(6 photos of 2x2)

Iran Passport Photo.
Iranian passport photo - 4 of 3cm x 4cm photo. White back, no eyeglasses, no hat.
Special scarf requirement for women over 9 year old.

Ireland Passport Photo.
Irish passport photo - New specifications.
It is essential that the photographs submitted with the application meet the Passport Office photo guidelines.

Israel passport photo - 2 of 2 x 2 photos, Ears Shown,. head 25mm - 35mm.
Special dress code - "Neatly dressed".

Italy Passport Photo.
Italian passport photo - two photos(no specs written but same as EU standard)

Italian citizen living in US can submit 2x2 photos also (one for renew, two for new)

Jamaican passport photo - two of 2 x 2, colored back, ears shown, with Matte finish
We will take your photos and develop according to the spec
described below. $25.00 for a set of two photos.

Japan Passport Photo.

Japanese passport photo- new rule since March 20, 2006. see details Japanese Passport Photo

Japanese Visa Photo - 2 x 2 white back, 35 mm x 45 mm or 3 cm x 4 cm.

Japanese Visa in general - two of aprox.45mm x 45mm ( = just about 2 x 2 ).


Japanese Multiple Entry Visa Photo - one of 2 x 2


Japanese Alien Registration Photo - two of 35mm x 45mm


Japanese Visa Certificate of Eligibility Photo - two of 4cm x 3cm

If you are already in Japan and need to have your visa or passport photos taken in Tokyo,
we recommend "ID Photo Center" in Mita, Tokyo.

Korean passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm, head 25 -35mm

Lebanon passport photo
for New Passport - 3 of 2"x2" (no head size specified)
for Renewal - 2 of 2" x 2" (no head size specified)

Malaysia passport photo.
Malaysian Passport Photo- three 2 x 2 light blue background.







Note 1: Department would not accept instant photos that were taken at any photo outlets.
Note 2: According to Malaysian consulate general New York :
" In response to your inquiry regarding photographs, standard U.S. 2 x 2 specifications are acceptable.
Please use a BLUE background only. The background should not be too dark or light."

Mexican passport photo - 3 of 35mm x 45mm, color front photos.
1. Both ears shown
2. No eyeglasses, no earrings, no necklaces.
3. No smile.
Within 30 days. No digital retouching.

Morocco passport photo - 4 photos (size not specified)
Used be 1 x 1, but now 2 x 2 are being accepted.

Moldavia passport photo - 2 of 3cm x 5cm matte finish and 3 of 35mm x 45mm(glossy)

We DON'T take Dutch passport photos any more.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

The Netherlands passport photo
As of August 26, 2006, we stopped accepting Dutch passport photo orders.


Starting on August 26, 2006, Dutch travel documents, the Dutch Passport and the Dutch Identity Card,
will all contain a micro-chip wherein an individual�fs facial features are stored

Norway passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm(70-80% head).
Professionally done, mouth closed

Panama passport photo - 3 of 35mm x 45mm front (no head size specified)

Peru Passport photo- 2 of 2x2 photos(head size not specified)

Philippines Passport Photo - New Rule as of June 2nd, 2008
3 of 35mm x 45mm, royal blue background, face bigger than 3 cm.
1. Bigger than 3 cm head size against Royal Blue background
2. Collared shirt/decent attire
3. Both ears shown
4. No large earrings for women, no earrings for men.
Please remember, especially ladies, that you have to wear decent attire with collar and no big earrings.

For details on Philippines Passport Photo, please check Consulate General of the Philippines NY.

Poland Passport Photo.
Polish passport photo - New rule as of July 27, 2006. 3 of 35mm x 45mm.
New Polish passport photo - at New York consulate general, 3(three) photos are required.

The old Polish passport photo style is not acceptable after September 1, 2006.

Romanian Passport Photo
NY consulate general of Romania requires 4 photos(not 3).
Romanian passport photo - 3 of 35mm x 45mm

Write your name on back of photos - We have special pencil available for you to write on back of photo paper.

Russian passport photo.

Russia Internal(domestic) Passport Photo - 2 or 4 of the following photo:
(note the special requirement on your clothing and no eye glasses)

1. Must be B & W
2. photo size 35mm x 45mm
3. Top of the head to top of the photo should be 5mm( + or - 1mm )
4. No head gear, jewelry or eyeglasses.
5. Monotone clothing without brash designs.
6. The thickness of photo is less than 0.3mm.

Russian International Passport Photo - 6 of 35mm x 45mm,
no head size specification. Color or B/W.

Russian Visa Photo - 2 of 2 x 2 color photos.

Singapore Passport Photo.
Singaporean passport photo - We can offer in two ways:
-1. Hard copy application - one of 35mmx 45mm, head 25mm to 35mm, Matt or Semi-matt, white back.


-2. Online application (APPLES) - $25.00 we will digitally photograph you and burn image on CD.

South African passport photo - 4 of 2 x 2

Spain Passport Photo.
Spanish passport photo - two of 30mm x 40mm, 70% head (different from other EU photo size)

FOTOGRAFIA En el nuevo tipo de pasaporte es fundamental que la fotografia cumpla una serie de requisitos de forma escrupulosa, ya que la fotografia no solamente va impresa en el pasaporte para la identificacion de la persona,
sino que se utiliza como marca de agua sobre la zona de datos para evitar la falsificacion.
Por lo tanto, no se podra aceptar una fotografia que no cumpla con los requisitos siguientes:
Debera ser de tamano carnet, en color y con fondo claro, (preferentemente blanco) liso y uniforme,
tomada de frente, sin gafas oscuras ni cualquier otra prenda que impida o dificulte la identificacion de la persona.
En la fotografia, la cara ocupara al menos un 70 por ciento, contado desde el inicio de la barbilla hasta el final de la cabeza.
Medidas: Centimetros: largo 4cm, ancho 3cm Pulgadas: largo 1.5/8", ancho 1.1/4"

Sweden Passport Photo.

Swiss passport photo - two 35mm x 45mm photos, head 29mm to 34mm
11 years or younger 23mm to 34 mm

Syrian passport photo - 4 of 4cm x 4cm (head size not specified)

Taiwan Passport Photo.
Taiwanese passport photo - two of 2 x 2 (head 25 to 35mm)

Taiwan Visa Photo - two of 2x2

Tanzanian passport photo - 5 of 4cm x 4.5cm, sky blue background, ears shown.
They accept 2 x 2 size(=5cm x 5cm) in the US.

Thai passport photo - 2 of 2 x 2

Trinidad and Tobago passport photo
Specific requirement on ears.

Turkey Passport Photo.
Turkish passport photo- 2 of 35mm x 45mm

T he size of Turkish passport photo is not clear from the Web site, however, according to a
Turkish passport officer in New York consulate "We use the EU Standards". which is 35mm x 45mm.

UK Passport Photo.
United Kingdom Passport Photo.
British Passport Photo.
Great Britain Passport Photo.
GB Passport Photo.
English Passport Photo.

April 2008 - New Regulations on British Passport Photos.
Two of 35mm x 45mm, within the last month, against light grey or cream background.
Head size between 29mm - 34mm, on low/medium gloss finish paper.
"We recommend that you remove your glasses".

Exceptions:
Infant less than 12 months - only likeness esquires.
Baby 1 -6 years old - same as adult except 1)no need to look at camera 2)mouth can open.
Person with disability - case by case



Note: In the British(UK) passport photo form PLE/04 (02/06), there was a phrase
after the size of photo(45mm x 35mm) specification, which mentioned that
" however, please do not trim your photographs to meet this condition".
This was very confusing for all of us.
In the recent British(UK) passport photo form PLE_01 Eng.Photo Leaflet v5 26/4/04 8:57am page 1,
that phrase was removed. It is now simply read 45mm x 35mm.
If you have an old form, please rest assured that the size of the British passport photo is simply 45mm x 35mm.

Ukrainian passport photo - 35mm x 45mm.
According to The Consulate General of Ukraine in New York, photo requirements are as follows:
" The size of the photo for the Ukrainian passport is 3,5 cm X 4,5 cm, front view, light background,
no head cover, smile is not forbidden. The maximum quantity required is 4. "

Venezuela passport photo - 3 of 2 x 2 photos

Zimbabwe passport photo - 2 of 35mm x 45mm (head size not specified).
Special dress and hair requirements.