Passport Photo Maker

US Passport Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26

Photo Specifications

Dimensions
51 × 51 mm
DPI
300
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
240 KB
Head Height
50-69%

Photography Guidelines

  1. 1 Taken within the last 6 months
  2. 2 Full face, front view with a plain white background
  3. 3 No glasses allowed since November 2016
  4. 4 Neutral facial expression with both eyes open
  5. 5 Wear normal street attire, no uniforms
  6. 6 No head coverings unless for religious reasons

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Wearing glasses

Glasses are not allowed in US passport photos since 2016

Wrong background

Must be plain white, not off-white or gray

Incorrect head size

Head must be between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches from chin to top of head

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Other Documents for United States

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