🇺🇸 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).
| 📐 Size | 51x51 |
|---|---|
| 🖥️ Resolution | 600×600px |
| 🔍 DPI | 299 |
| 🎨 Background | white |
| 📏 Head Height | 25~35mm |
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
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1
Wrong size (not square)
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2
Wearing glasses
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3
Shadow
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4
Uneven background
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5
Face proportion out of range
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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