Passport Photos Requirements

To apply for your passport, you’ll need to provide a recent passport photo that follows government requirements. Here’s a directory of places near you that offer passport photo services. To make sure you provide the correct style of U.S. passport photo, please follow these guidelines:

Photo must be recent (within the past 6 months)
Photo must have a white or off-white background
Photo must be 2x2 inches
You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile
You must NOT wear glasses in the photo
You must NOT wear a hat or anything that covers your head
You must NOT wear a military uniform

Passport Requirements

Proof of Identity Proof of Citizenship Proof of Relationship Proof of Travel Proof of Name Change Company Letter Government Fee Payment Passport Photos