What are the exact dimensions for a US Passport Photo?

A standard US passport and visa photo must measure exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), with a minimum resolution of 600 x 600 pixels up to 1200 x 1200 pixels at 300 DPI. The head height (from bottom of chin to top of hair) must be between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches (50% to 69%).

What are the dimensions for UK, European, and Schengen Visa photos?

The international standard for UK, European Union, and Schengen Area visas is 35 x 45 mm (approximately 1.38 x 1.77 inches), which equals 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI. The head must occupy between 70% and 80% (32 to 36 mm) of the vertical height on a light gray or cream background.

How many 2x2 inch passport photos fit on a 4x6 inch print?

Exactly 6 passport photos (arranged in a 2x3 grid) fit on a standard 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) photo print paper at 300 DPI (1200x1800 pixels), complete with border cut lines for easy trimming with scissors or a rotary paper trimmer.

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Photo Dimensions

2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)

US State Department Standard

Print Resolution

600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI

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Biometric Head Ratio

50% – 69% (1" – 1 3/8")

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Official Global Passport & Visa Standards Summary

US State Dept Standard

Physical Size 2.0 × 2.0 inches (51 × 51 mm)

Digital Resolution 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI

Head Height Ratio 1.0" to 1.375" (50% to 69%)

Allowed Background Pure White or Off-White

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Official Government Biometric Passport Photo Guidelines

Passport agencies and embassies reject over 250,000 passport applications annually due to non-compliant photographs. The primary rejection triggers are incorrect head proportions, dark shadows behind the subject, glare on prescription eyeglasses, and incorrect background tint.

1. Head Height & Eye Line Ratio

For US Passports, the distance from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head must be between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm), or 50% to 69% of the overall image height. Eye height must sit between 1-1/8 inches and 1-3/8 inches from the bottom edge.

2. European Schengen & UK Standard

Schengen European visas and UK passports enforce 35 x 45 mm dimensions. The head must occupy 70% to 80% (32 to 36 mm) of the vertical frame. Backgrounds must be uniform light gray or off-white, as pure stark white is often rejected.

3. No Eyeglasses or Headwear

Per State Department regulations, eyeglasses of any type (including prescription glasses) are not permitted unless accompanied by a signed medical physician statement. Religious headwear is permitted provided the full facial oval from hairline to chin is visible.

4. 4×6 Drugstore Print Hack

Drugstores (like Walgreens and CVS) charge up to $17.99 for two passport photos. By using this tool to format 6 identical 2x2 photos on a standard 4x6 print sheet (1200x1800 px), you can print the sheet as a standard 4x6 photo for under 40 cents.

Frequently Asked Questions: Passport & ID Photos

Yes! Modern smartphone rear cameras exceed 12 megapixels, easily providing the 600x600 px at 300 DPI resolution needed. Have a family member or friend take your photo from 4 to 5 feet away at eye level (never take a selfie, as wide-angle selfie camera lenses distort facial proportions).

The US State Department allows a natural, unexaggerated smile with both eyes open and mouth closed. Many international visa authorities (including the UK, Schengen Europe, and Canada) strictly mandate a neutral facial expression with lips together and no smiling.

Passport photos must be printed on photo-quality paper with either a glossy or matte finish. Plain copy paper or cardstock is strictly rejected. When printing at home, use photographic inkjet paper at 300 DPI or order a 4x6 print at any retail photo lab.

Wear everyday dark or colored clothing (such as navy, black, green, or burgundy) to create high contrast against the white or off-white background. Do not wear white clothing (it blends into the background), uniforms, camouflage, or clothing that resembles a uniform.

For official US electronic visa applications (DS-160) and passport renewals, the image file size must be 240 KB or less, in JPEG/JPG format, with dimensions between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels. This tool automatically produces compliant files under 240 KB.

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