Ensuring that your identity is verified correctly is essential for smooth global travel. That's why the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has set standards to ensure consistency and security in official travel documents, including passport photographs.
This article will explore the ICAO photo standards and show you how to take a compliant ICAO biometric photo with your smartphone using a professional photo editor app — 7ID.
Compliance with ICAO biometric photo standards is essential. To ensure that your travel documents are accepted worldwide, follow these guidelines:
Photo dimensions:
Resolution and pixels:
Background requirements:
Facial expression and positioning:
Lighting and Color:
Upgrade your biometric photo editing with the 7ID App.
Take a sharp photo, upload it to the 7ID app, and pick your country and the document type you need. The app will automatically do the following.
Effortlessly resize your image to the required 35×45 mm, ensuring perfect alignment with head size and eye-line standards.
Transform your photo's background to plain white by simply moving the app's slide to the left.
It's ideal to take a photo against a solid background, but our advanced Expert Feature can tackle even the most challenging backgrounds.
The 7ID app provides a digital and print template that allows you to print two passport-sized photos on a standard 10×15 cm sheet, perfectly tailored for your passport application.
When it comes to important ID documents such as passports and visas, choosing 7ID's Expert feature could make all the difference.
Available for a small per-photo fee with no subscription required, this service gives you 24/7 technical support, superior AI-powered photo editing that can handle any background, and an impressive 99.7% acceptance rate guarantee.
If you are not satisfied with your photo, 7ID will send you another one free of charge.
Say goodbye to the inconvenience of traditional photo booths and photo studios. Using only your smartphone, you can take the perfect ICAO biometric photo by doing the following:
The 7ID app not only helps you perfect your photo but also prepares a free printable template for you. Whether you're printing at home on a color printer and high-quality photo paper (4×6 inches or 10×15 cm) or at a professional printing service or photo studio, 7ID has you covered.
Printing at home is easy — just load the template, choose the right paper size, and print. Alternatively, online services offer convenient ordering and delivery, so you can pick up high-quality prints at your local pharmacy or nearby print shop.
7ID goes beyond just helping you with biometric photos. It's a multi-functional tool designed to streamline various elements of your digital life, making it easier and more secure. Here are some outstanding features 7ID offers:
QR Codes and Barcodes Storage: Conveniently store your QR codes, access codes, coupon barcodes, and vCards all in one secure place. You can access your codes anytime, anywhere — no internet connection is required.
PIN Code Security: A secure vault for all your PIN codes, including credit card PINs, passwords, and digital lock codes. Keep your sensitive information safely encrypted, safeguarding you against digital threats.
E-Signature Tool: Electronically sign documents, from PDF files to Word documents, with ease.
7ID is your handy assistant that will not only help you streamline your digital processes but will also ensure that your biometric photos meet ICAO standards with ease and accuracy.