US Passport Photo Size and Requirements
The United States requires a 2 x 2 inch passport photo with a white background. Use this tool to crop and resize your photo to meet US passport and visa application requirements.
Size51 × 51 mm
Pixels (300 DPI)600 × 600 px
BackgroundWhite or off-white
Country🇺🇸 United States
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United States passport photo requirements
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Taken within the last 6 months
- White or off-white plain background
- Face must occupy 70–80% of the frame height
- 600 x 600 pixels minimum at 300 DPI
- No hats or head coverings (unless for religious reasons)
- Eyes open, looking directly at the camera
- Neutral expression or natural smile
- Printed on matte or glossy photo paper
Frequently asked questions
- US passport photos must be exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). This applies to both US passports and US visa applications.
- No. As of November 2016, the US Department of State requires all passport photos to be taken without glasses.
- The background must be plain white or off-white. No patterns, shadows, or other colors.
- Your photo must have been taken within the last 6 months and accurately reflect your current appearance.
- The printed photo should be at least 300 DPI to meet quality standards. The digital minimum is 600 x 600 pixels.