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United States Passport Photo 2x2 inch (51x51 mm, 5.1x5.1 cm) Size and Requirements

Country	United States
Document type	Passport
Passport picture size	Width: 2 inch, Height: 2 inch
Resolution (DPI)	600
Image definition parameters	Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
Background color	White
Printable photo	Yes
Digital photo for online submission	Yes
Digital photo size	Width: 1000 pixels , Height: 1000 pixels
Photo Paper type	matte
Detailed requrements You must provide one photo with your passport application. Photo Basics Submit a color photo, taken in last 6 months Use a clear image of your face that reflects your true skin tone. Do not use filters commonly used on social media. Have someone else take your photo. No selfies. Take off your eyeglasses for your photo. Use a plain white or off-white background Resolution, Print Size, and Quality Submit a high resolution photo that is not blurry, grainy, or pixelated. The correct size of a passport photo is: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper Do not digitally change the photo You cannot submit a damaged photo with holes, creases, or smudges. Pose and Expression Have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open. Face the camera directly with full face in view. Attire You cannot wear glasses. If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application. Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis. You cannot wear a uniform, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire. You cannot wear a hat or head covering. If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of traditional religious attire worn continuously in public. If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes. Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face. You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices. You can wear jewelry and keep on your facial piercings as long as they do not hide your face. Permanent tattoos are acceptable for passport purposes as well. Acceptable— Photo is clear and in color, reproduces skin tones accurately, and is properly exposed with no shadows
Source	https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...

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Step 1: Use a digital camera or a smartphone

Find someone to take the photo for you and selfie photo is not acceptable for passport photo application. If you have a tripod, use it. A tripod will make it easier to keep the camera steady and level. The distance of the person to the camera should be around 1 meter.

Step 2: Find a venue with good lighting

When taking photo, you should face the light, such as a nice bright window or the door. This can provide even lighting to avoid shadows on the face and background. The face must be evenly lit. There should be no shadows and glares on the face.

Note: No need to worry about the background as our online passport photo generator will automatically remove or change the background for you.

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Step 3: Wear properly for your passport photo

Do not wear uniforms. Wear regular street clothes in your photo.

Do not wear eyeglasses. If you wear glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses, take them off for your passport photo.

Your face must still be fully visible. Don’t let your hair drape over your face and obscure your eyes. If you have very long bangs that cover your eyebrows, you should pin them back with bobby pins. It’s best if your ears show, as well, but that won’t cause your photo to be rejected.

No hats are allowed in passport photos unless it is religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke that you wear every day.

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Step 4: Pose for a passport

Look straight towards the camera with face straight on. Head should not be tilted or rotated.

Both ears showing or both edges of the face visible if hair covers the ears.

Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Position the camera in the same height as the head.

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Step 5: Have a neutral facial expression

You can smile in your passport photos, but the government prefers that you have a neutral facial expression.

Smiling or having your mouth open is usually not acceptable, especially under the new international passport rules.

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