Updated for 2026

US Passport Photo Requirements 2026

Official US passport and visa photo size requirements. Exact dimensions, KB limits, and background rules from the US State Department.

📸 Photo

File size

20 KB – 240 KB

Pixels

600 × 600 px

Physical size

51 × 51 mm (2×2 inch)

Format

JPEG / JPG

Background

White

ℹ️ Head must occupy 50–69% of frame height. No glasses. Taken within 6 months. Neutral expression.

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