PhotoSize Lab / Visa & Passport Photos / US Passport Photo
US Passport Photo · 51×51 mm
New US passport applications and renewals
Specification
| Physical size | 51 × 51 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 600 × 600 px |
| Suggested background | #FFFFFF |
| Head ratio | ≈ 62% |
| Typical use | New US passport applications and renewals |
Notes
- Same size as the US visa photo, but the background must be pure white with no shadows; tolerance is about 1 mm.
- Compiled from publicly available official guides, for reference only. Always confirm against the latest requirement of the authority you are submitting to.
How to make this photo
1
Open the maker with this size pre-selected and upload a front-facing photo.
2
Drag until the face is centred and the top of the head meets the upper guide.
3
Swap the background, compress to the required size, then download or build a print sheet.
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