Passport Photo Requirements Guide
Follow these guidelines to ensure your passport photos meet official requirements
General Requirements
Recent photo
Taken within the last 6 months, showing your current appearance
Clear image
High resolution with no visible pixels or printer dots
Color photo
In color (not black and white or sepia)
Plain background
White or off-white background with no shadows
Head Position & Expression
Facing forward
Full face visible, looking directly at the camera
Neutral expression
Natural expression with mouth closed (no smiling)
Both eyes open
Eyes clearly visible with no hair covering them
Head centered
Head should be centered in the frame
Clothing & Accessories
Everyday clothing
Wear normal, everyday clothing (no uniforms)
No glasses
Avoid wearing glasses if possible (even prescription)
No head coverings
Unless worn for religious purposes and your full face is visible
No headphones or wireless devices
Remove all headphones, wireless hands-free devices
Photo Dimensions
United States
- • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- • Head height: 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm)
European Union
- • 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
- • Head height: 70-80% of photo height
United Kingdom
- • 45 x 35 mm (4.5 x 3.5 cm)
- • Head height: 29-34 mm
Canada
- • 50 x 70 mm (5.0 x 7.0 cm)
- • Head height: 31-36 mm
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