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Documents

Transport card photo requirements by country

Documents
6
Countries
5
Most common size
30 × 40 mm1 document

About this category

Photo rules for bus passes, concession cards and public transport photocards.

The most common transport card photo sizes are 30 × 40 mm (1 document), 35 × 45 mm (1 document) and 1.5 × 2 in (1 document). Sizes, pixel dimensions and backgrounds below are taken from each country's official specification; open a document for the full rules and sources.

All bus and transport cards
CountryDocumentPrint sizeDigital sizeBackground
AustriaÖBB card——Not applicable: the Vorteilscard has no photo
BrazilSPTrans bilhete único30 × 40 mm—Neutral, as in official ID photos, with no…
SingaporeStudent concession card—240 × 320 pxPlain white, without shadow
United KingdomBus pass35 × 45 mm—Set by the issuer: plain light-coloured
United KingdomZip oyster photocard——TfL links to the HM Passport Office photo rules
United StatesNY MTA MetroCard for seniors1.5 × 2 in—Solid background

Bus and transport cards in Asia

Bus and transport cards in Europe

Bus and transport cards in North America

Bus and transport cards in South America

See also

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