The photo must be in colour and taken in the last 6 months. No eyeglasses. No hat or head covering, except for religious or medical reasons. Keep a neutral expression, with both eyes open and the mouth closed. No filters or digital changes. Do not stretch or squeeze the photo to resize it.
Read from the official source: U.S. Passport Photos. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.
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The form asks for 51 x 51 mm.
The form says: white or off-white, plain, no shadows.
They were read from the official source, U.S. Passport Photos, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.