US passport & visa 2x2 in — Passport Photo Maker
The official size for US passport & visa 2x2 in is 51×51 mm at 300 DPI on a plain white background. Crop your photo below, then save a single photo or a 4x6 print sheet.
The United States uses a square photo, 2x2 inches, for passports and most visa applications. The square shape is what catches people out: a normal portrait crop will not fit, and a photo that works for a European application will be the wrong proportions here.
What the photo needs
- Plain white or off-white background with no shadow behind you.
- Neutral expression or a natural smile, both eyes open and visible.
- No glasses — US passport rules have not allowed them for years.
- No hat or head covering unless worn daily for religious reasons.
Common questions
Is this the same for a visa?
US visa applications generally use the same 2x2 inch square photo as passports, but confirm the current requirement on the State Department site for your specific application.
Can I wear glasses?
Not for a US passport photo. Glasses have not been accepted other than for documented medical reasons, so take them off before photographing.
How recent must the photo be?
Recent enough to look like you now. Applications are commonly rejected for photos that no longer match the applicant, so use something taken within the last six months.
Other countries
51×51 mm at 300 DPI, white background.