REQUIRED PHOTOS
Your photograph must be:
- 2x2 inches in size
- Taken within the past 6 months, showing applicant's current appearance
- Color
- Clear
- Full face, front view. Do NOT tilt your face to the left or right, or up or down
- Plain white or off-white background
- Free of shadows, blurriness, dots, and graininess
- Not underexposed (too dark) or overexposed (too bright)
- The photo should be of your face, neck, and shoulders only, with some blank space above the top of your head
- Do not include your chest in the photo. Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- About 1/4 to 1/2 inch of blank space at top of the head. About 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the top of shoulders visible - See the first page of your passport application form DS-11 or DS-82 for a visual depiction of these requirements
- Clothing must be normal street attire. Do NOT wear a uniform, a costume, etc
- Religious attire is acceptable if it is worn daily. In this case, a letter of explanation must be provided
- Do NOT wear a hat, headgear, or jewelry that obscures the hair or hairline
- If you normally wear a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture
- Dark glasses or prescription and nonprescription glasses are NOT acceptable
Non-Acceptable Photo Examples:
