United States Passport Photo - Size & Requirements
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| Size | 51x51mm |
| Pixels | 600x600px |
| DPI | 300 |
| Background | White |
United States Document Photo Types
Passport
2x2 inches (51x51mm)
White background, taken within last 6 months
Visa
2x2 inches (51x51mm)
Same as passport requirements
Green Card
2x2 inches (51x51mm)
Same as passport requirements
Driver's License
Varies by state
Check your state's DMV requirements
Photo Requirements
- ✓White background
- ✓Face centered, eyes open
- ✓No glasses (since 2016)
- ✓Neutral expression
- ✓Full face visible, no shadows
- ✓Taken within last 6 months
- ✓No head coverings (except religious)
- ✓Between 1-1.4 inches from chin to top of head
Tips for Taking Your Photo
- •Use natural lighting - face a window
- •Stand 4 feet from a white wall
- •Keep shoulders visible
- •Don't smile - neutral expression required
- •Remove glasses completely
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