Size2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
Pixels600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
BackgroundPlain white or off-white
Head size1″ – 1⅜″ chin to crown (50–69% of frame)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesNOT allowed (since Nov 2016)
FormatJPEG · color · in focus
File size240 KB – 10 MB (digital submission)
RecencyTaken within last 6 months
ShadowsNo shadows on face or background
Head coveringsNo hats or head coverings (except religious)
Compatible withU.S. Passport, Visa, Global Entry, and TSA PreCheck applications
