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🇺🇸 United States · U.S. Department of State / USCIS

US Passport

Requirements verified: Aug 18, 2026 · version 2026.08.0

Print size
51 × 51 mm
Digital
600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
Head height
50–69% (25.5–35.2 mm)
Eye line
56–69% from bottom
Background
white (#FFFFFF)
Expression
Neutral expression, mouth closed
Glasses
Not permitted
Max file size
240 KB
Digital editing
Not permitted
AI editing
Not permitted
Channel
either
Confidence
high

Official source: government source

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