United States
United States passport photo, checked against the official rules
Skip the photographer. We check your photo against the official United States rules: exact dimensions, background colour and face position. You get a print-ready file in a few minutes, and a refund if the authority rejects it.
Good to know before you order
- Residence card: Only for the photos you file with form I-485 or I-131. USCIS takes the photo for the card itself at your biometrics appointment.Official source
From $9.99 · digital, instant download
Refund if the authority in United States rejects your photo
Official United States requirements
- Photo size
- 51 × 51 mm
- Face height (chin to crown)
- 25-35 mm
- Background
- Pure white
- Minimum resolution
- 300 DPI
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Religious only
Source: travel.state.gov
This works
- Plain, evenly lit background
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Eyes open and looking into the camera
This gets rejected
- Shadows on your face or behind you
- Head tilted or turned to the side
- Hair or a hat over your eyes or eyebrows
- Glasses: not allowed in United States
United States passport photo: frequently asked
Is the photo accepted by United States authorities?
Our AI checks against the official United States biometric rules the authority applies. If the photo passes our check and the authority still rejects it, send us the rejection notice and we refund in full.
Which documents can I use this photo for in United States?
We make the photo to the official United States photo rules, which apply to: passport, residence card, and visa.
How fast do I get the photo?
A few minutes. The digital download is instant. If you order prints, you see the delivery time for your country before you pay.