US Passport / Renewal
US Passport photo
51 × 51 mmPlain whiteHead 50%–69%
- Printed size
- 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)
- Digital file
- 602 × 602 px at 300 dpi
- Head height (chin to crown)
- 50%–69% of photo height
- Eye line
- 56%–69% from the bottom edge
- Background
- Plain white
- Online upload limits
- 600–1200 px wide · max 240 KB · square
- No glasses
- White or off-white background
General rules
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
- Face the camera directly — no tilt or turned head
- No glasses (unless medically required, where the document allows it)
- No hats; religious or medical head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible
- Even lighting — no shadows on the face or background
- Taken recently (UK: within the last month)