United States
US Passport Photo
Check the exact us passport photo requirements and create a correctly sized photo online. This guide covers the photo dimensions, face position, background, expression, and file rules shown below. Always compare the final result with the latest guidance from U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (Passport Services) before submitting.
Issued by
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (Passport Services)
- Photo size
- 2 × 2 inalso expressed as 50.8 × 50.8 mm
- Head height (crown to chin)
- 25–35 mm
- Eye line (from bottom of photo)
- 28–35 mm
- Background
- White
Plain white or off-white background, free of shadows, textures, patterns, or lines, with even lighting.
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Headwear
- Allowed for religious purposes only
- Expression
- Neutral facial expression with mouth closed (no smiling with teeth showing or talking); both eyes open and clearly visible; face the camera directly with no head tilt. Photo must reflect current appearance and be taken within the last 6 months.
- File format
- JPEG
- Resolution
- 300 DPI
- File size
- No published limit
See official source →Last verified July 28, 2026
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