For a printed U.S. passport photo, the State Department specifies 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), with the head measuring 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. Use a plain white or off-white background and a photo taken within the last six months.
Check the State Department’s complete passport photo requirements for expression, clothing, glasses, exceptions and online renewal rules. Photo requirements checked on October 7, 2026.
