Photo Specifications
Passport Photo
A passport photo must accompany all passport applications.
The photograph must be:
- 2 inches by 2 inches in size (about 5 cm x 5 cm)
- Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
- In color
- Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head - Taken in normal street attire
- Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily.
- Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.
- If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture.
- Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required.
