2026-08-06 · 7 min read · PicsForm Editorial
US passport photo requirements in 2026
Updated US passport photo rules: 2×2 inch size, white background, glasses policy, digital limits, and DS-160 overlap. Sourced from travel.state.gov.
Core dimensions
51×51 mm (2×2 inches) square.
More details
51×51 mm (2×2 inches) square. Head height 50–69% of image height. Eyes 56–69% from bottom. White or off-white background. Last verified against travel.state.gov 2026-08-18.
Appearance policy
- Neutral expression, both eyes open
- No glasses (since 2016 policy for most cases)
- No uniforms except daily religious attire
- Photo taken within six months
Digital vs print
Online renewal portals accept JPEG uploads with size caps near 240 KB in our catalog.
More details
Online renewal portals accept JPEG uploads with size caps near 240 KB in our catalog. Mailed applications need physical prints on photo paper.
DS-160 overlap
US visa photos share the 2×2 format but submit through a different portal.
More details
US visa photos share the 2×2 format but submit through a different portal. Always pick the correct document in PicsForm — KB enforcement differs.
Visual examples
Reference: US Passport
From the PicsForm catalog — confirm on the official portal.
- Document: US Passport
- Country: United States
- Dimensions (mm): 51 × 51
- Pixels @ DPI: 600 × 600 @ 300
- Head height: 50–69%
- Eye line from bottom: 56–69%
- Background: white
- Official source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
How PicsForm fits your workflow
PicsForm matches photos to published requirements. This is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee application approval. Always confirm current rules on the official portal.