passport photo

[Paul123 0]

Well im in brazil trying to get proper passport style photos taken of me and my fiancee and the photographer just doesnt get the proper size. Weve tried twice to get him to take a photo that is 2´´ by 2´´ with the face in the middle and it never is right. what is the metric conversion? what do you do in a country that doesnt have inches? ho

[Jenn! 918]

We didn't bother with exact measurements. Just used regular passport photos - whatever size they happen to make them in Morocco. Everything was just fine.

[aussiewench 9]

5.08 x 5.08 cm

[zyggy 9]

5.08 x 5.08 cm

50mm by 50mm is the acceptable substitute.

[motu 6]

I had my fiance get hers done in her hometown and then I sent them with the petition - They were off by .25" (1.75" by 1.75") but they were accepted without any problems (I didn't even check them!) I am not as ####### sometimes Good Luck

[aussiewench 9]

5.08 x 5.08 cm

50mm by 50mm is the acceptable substitute.

Not here it aint can use either and most I know use a mix of both as in 5.08....its says the same

[Miranda&James 8]

I made my own US Size photos with a digital camera, photoshop and a photo printer. They were accepted by USA and The London Embassy...

Dont waste your money on photographers.

~James

[zyggy 9]

5.08 x 5.08 cm

50mm by 50mm is the acceptable substitute.

Not here it aint can use either and most I know use a mix of both as in 5.08....its says the same

0.8 mm is less than 1/32 of a inch. If they want to get the micrometers out they can go ahead. But they're not going to reject a photograph for a dimension that is less than 1/32 of an inch.

Edited March 20, 2006 by zyggy

[Saddle Bronc 124]

5.08 x 5.08 cm

50mm by 50mm is the acceptable substitute.

Not here it aint can use either and most I know use a mix of both as in 5.08....its says the same

0.8 mm is less than 1/32 of a inch. If they want to get the micrometers out they can go ahead. But they're not going to reject a photograph for a dimension that is less than 1/32 of an inch.

Those who could detect that small a discrepancy would be likely working as jewellers, rather than for USCIS or as CO's.

[Paul123 0]

Thanks guys.. they just sound so strict on the guidelines, i just wanted to be sure. You people are the best. So helpful!

[C_S 0]

I took my passport pictures in Brazil. They were 5 x 5 cm and were accepted without problems by USCIS. Although at the consulate, for the interview, they were very strict in relation to the photo, but it was not related to the size (I could use 5x5 cm or 5x7cm - the standard brazilian size for passport photos). While at the consulate, before my interview, they made me go out and take another photo because my ears should be completely visible. I was not the only one that was told to bring another picture that day. I remember at least 3 more fiancées that had their photos rejected day.

[Paul123 0]

I took my passport pictures in Brazil. They were 5 x 5 cm and were accepted without problems by USCIS. Although at the consulate, for the interview, they were very strict in relation to the photo, but it was not related to the size (I could use 5x5 cm or 5x7cm - the standard brazilian size for passport photos). While at the consulate, before my interview, they made me go out and take another photo because my ears should be completely visible. I was not the only one that was told to bring another picture that day. I remember at least 3 more fiancées that had their photos rejected day.

Thanks, youve been a big help. Its good to read your experiences because youre brazilian and going through the same government and all.