VISA PHOTO GUIDE
US passport photo guide
How to prepare a US passport photo that meets the source-linked requirements for the us passport route.
About this format
A us passport photo is the portrait image submitted with a United States application. The source-backed format is: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) (600 × 600 px), JPEG, white / off-white.
Requirements can change or vary by embassy, consulate, nationality, application location, or visa route. Always confirm the current official instructions before applying.
- Background: White / off-white
- Head positioning: Head 50–70%, eyes 55–65% from top
- Resolution: 300 DPI
How to take the photo
Use a recent, clear photo taken with even lighting against a plain background. Face the camera directly, keep your head level, and keep your eyes open and visible.
Remove glasses unless the rules for your route allow them, and keep headwear off unless permitted for religious or medical reasons.
What VisaReady checks
VisaReady runs on-device automated checks for face placement, framing, background and image-quality signals, and reports the selected output format and size. It does not upload your photo for processing.
- Face and framing signals
- Background and quality signals
- Output format and size reporting
- Honest pass / attention / cannot-verify outcomes
What cannot be verified automatically
No automated tool can verify that the photo is a current true likeness, whether it was edited before upload, every authority exception, or final acceptance. The issuing authority makes the final decision.
Frequently asked questions
No. VisaReady provides format-focused automated checks; the issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision.
Image analysis runs in your browser. VisaReady does not upload your photo for processing for the analysis step.
VisaReady is an independent visa-photo tool and is not affiliated with any government, embassy, consulate, or visa authority. Final acceptance is determined by the issuing authority.