US Passport / Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker

Print size51 × 51 mm
Digital size600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
BackgroundWhite
File requirementsJPG
Head coverage50–69%

Square 2x2 inch. Taken within last 6 months. Plain white or off-white background.

official requirements

Why photos get rejected

  • Wrong dimensions or head size ratio for the specific document
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • File size exceeds the online application limit
  • Photo older than 6 months, or low resolution / pixelated

Other photo sizes