United States Passport Photo Requirements
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United States passport photo processing takes 1 business day.

Please do not submit this form more than once.

1st Image

2nd Image (Recommended)

3rd Image (Optional)

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Photos should meet these criteria

Forward-facing face and body
Glasses off
Well lit (not too bright, not too dark)
Avoid highlights from the sun on your face or hair
Background is bright and doesn't match hair
Closed mouth
Ears showing*
Good resolution

*Not necessary in all countries.

The following are good before photos and their end result!

Passport Photo Selection - Woman 1 - Before

Before

Passport Photo Selection - Woman 1 - After

After

Passport Photo Selection - Woman 2 - Before

Before

Passport Photo Selection - Woman 2 - After

After

Passport Photo Selection - Man 1 - Before

Before

Passport Photo Selection - Man 1 - After

After

Passport Photo Selection - Man 2 - Before

Before

Passport Photo Selection - Man 2 - After

After

Be sure to avoid the following

Twisted body
Face covered
Teeth/open mouth smile
Hair blowing in the wind
Neck obscured
Harsh Light
Glasses
Hair blending with background
Low resolution

Below are examples of what not to do.

Twisted Body Example

Twisted body

Covered Face Example

Covered face

Toothy Smile Example

Toothy smile

Flying Hair Example

Flying hair

Invisible Neck Example

Invisible Neck

Harsh Light Example

Harsh Light

Wearing Glasses Example

Glasses

Hair Matching Background Example

Hair Matching Background

Low Resolution Example

Low Resolution