Passport Photo Requirements

General Information:
Photographs must be 2x2 inches in size. The image size from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head should be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches. They may be in color or black and white. They must be full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background.

The subject should not be photographed wearing a head-covering unless the head-coverings are worn habitually by members of religious orders or sects, e.g. nuns, rabbis, etc False hairpieces or other cosmetic devices are acceptable if they do not disguise the natural appearance of the bearer and are worn habitually.

U.S. IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION SERVICE

THE IMAGE OF THE PERSON
The dimensions of the image should be 30mm (1 3/16 inches) from the hair to the neck just below the chin, and 26MM (1 Inch) from the right ear to the left cheek. Image Cannot exceed 32MM by 28MM (1 1/4IN x 1 1/16IN). If the image area on the photograph is too large or too small. The photo cannot be used. Photographs must show the entire face of the person in a 3/4 view showing the right ear and the left eye. Facial Features must be identifiable. Contrast between the image and the background is essencial. Photo for very light skinned people should be slightly over-exposed.