US Passport and Visa Photo (2x2 Inch)
Make a passport or visa photo at the official size: the face is found, the background replaced with plain white, light grey or light blue, and the head sized to the rule, as one photo or a print sheet.
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US passport photo size
| Upload | Size and file size | Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Single photo | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) Head 1 to 1 3/8 in (25 to 35 mm), white or off-white | |
| 4 x 6 in sheet | 2 copies with cut lines | |
| A4 sheet | 15 copies with cut lines |
Source: US State Department, Foreign Affairs Manual 8 FAM 402.1. Checked . Always confirm against the notice for your recruitment, since numbers can change between years.
About the US Passport and Visa Photo (2x2 Inch)
A US passport or visa photo is 2 x 2 inches, in colour, on a plain white or off-white background, with the head measuring 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) from the chin to the top of the hair.
Only two 2 x 2 inch photos fit on 4 x 6 paper with room to cut, so print the A4 sheet (15 copies) if you need more.
Start from a recent photo taken straight on, in even daylight, with your whole face and the top of your hair in the picture, a neutral expression, eyes open and no glasses glare. The tool finds your face, replaces the background and scales your head to the rule; it never edits your face, since an official photo must show you as you are.
Need a different size? Use the full Passport Photo Maker tool.
US Passport and Visa Photo (2x2 Inch): common questions
What size is a US passport photo?
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), with the head 1 to 1 3/8 inches from chin to top of hair.
What background does a US passport photo need?
Plain white or off-white, with no shadows or patterns.