ICAO standards hub
ICAO passport photo standards — international baseline
ICAO Doc 9303 sets measurable rules for machine-readable travel documents. Country guides add stricter sizing on top — start here to understand the global baseline.
ICAO defines what 'compliant' means
before country rules narrow further
Face height as a percentage of the frame, head rotation limits, and background uniformity come from ICAO. Passprint automates the measurable parts and layers country presets on top. Passprint automates the entire workflow from upload to print-ready sheet in just a few clicks.
Face positioning rules
ICAO specifies how much of the frame the head should occupy and how centred the face must be.
Country overlays
India, the UK, and the US add dimension or background requirements beyond the ICAO baseline.
Automated scoring
Passprint highlights tilt, crop, and contrast issues before you export a client file.
What is ICAO Doc 9303?
What does ICAO compliant mean?
ICAO Doc 9303 defines facial positioning, head size as a percentage of the image, background uniformity, and quality for machine-readable travel documents worldwide.
Official references
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
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