United States
Photo requirements for passports, visas, and ID cards. Includes dimensions, background rules, and biometric requirements for 7 document types.
Passport
2 × 2 in
Visa
2 × 2 in
Green Card
2 × 2 in
DV Lottery
2 × 2 in
Student Visa
2 × 2 in
Driving Licence
2 × 2 in
Baby Passport
2 × 2 in
Helpful pages for document photos in United States
Use these pages to move from country-level requirements to a specific document format, troubleshooting help, and print guidance.
Main document requirements
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Why photos get rejected
Fix the most common background, framing, and expression problems.
Passport Photo Size Guide
Compare this country's dimensions with other common formats.
How to print passport photos
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US passport photo size
Understand the exact 2 × 2 inch format and head-size rules.