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🇺🇸 United States Passport Photo Specs 2026

Standard for US passport, visa, and green card. Square format (2×2 inch). Glasses not allowed since Nov 2016. 600×600 to 1200×1200px. File limits differ between visa (DS-160: max 240KB) and passport renewal (54KB–10MB).

51x51 white 299 DPI
United States Passport photo specs guide
📐 Size51x51
🖥️ Resolution600×600px
🔍 DPI299
🎨 Backgroundwhite
📏 Head Height25~35mm

Detailed Requirements

😐Standard for US passport, visa, and green card
👓Square format (2×2 inch)
💇Glasses not allowed since Nov 2016
👂600×600 to 1200×1200px
👔File limits differ between visa (DS-160: max 240KB) and passport renewal (54KB–10MB)
✅ Acceptable Photo
Front-facing · Neutral · White BG
  • ✅ Face the camera directly
  • ✅ Neutral expression
  • ✅ Mouth closed
  • ✅ Light, uniform background
  • ✅ No shadows on face
  • ✅ Taken within last 6 months
❌ Rejected Photo
Tilted · Shadow · Hair
  • ❌ Hats or head coverings
  • ❌ Sunglasses or tinted lenses
  • ❌ Excessive photo editing
  • ❌ Anything obscuring the face

Top 5 Rejection Reasons

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the US passport photo square?
It's a US State Department requirement. 2×2 inches (51×51mm) is the standard.
Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?
No, glasses have not been allowed in US passport photos since November 2016.
Can I smile in a US passport photo?
A natural, neutral expression is required. No wide smiles.

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