United States · Passport photo
United States passport photo —2x2 inch (51x51 mm)
US passport and visa photo: 2x2 inch (51x51 mm), white background, head 25-35 mm.
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Photo size
2x2 inch (51x51 mm)
Pixel size at 300 DPI
602 × 602 px
Head height
25 – 35 mm (chin to crown)
Background
White or Off-white
Glasses
Not allowed
Smile
Neutral expression
Rules for a United States passport photo
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) square
- White or off-white background
- Head height 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head
- No glasses (since 2016 rule)
- Neutral expression, both eyes open, mouth closed
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Color photo, no filters
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