US Passport photo requirements

We've built the US Passport spec into our AI — upload a selfie and we produce a fully compliant photo automatically.

Photo size

51 × 51 mm

Head height

25–35 mm

Top of head margin

3–6 mm from top

Background

#FFFFFF

Resolution

300 DPI minimum

Expression

neutral or_natural_smile

Glasses

Not allowed

Head coverings

religious only

Notes

• • Plain white or off-white background
• • Taken within the last 6 months
• • Looking directly at the camera
• • Neutral expression or a natural smile
• • No glasses, hats, or headphones