Photo Requirements

Visa and passport photographs must: 

• NOT be digitally scanned, altered or retouched.
• Be only original, un-retouched, unaltered.
• Be un-mounted, full face, front view.
• Be on white background, either black/white or color.
• Be less than last six months old.
• Measure 2 by 2 inches (50 mm square) with the head centered in the frame, between 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm) with the eye level between 1 1/8 inch to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo.  
• Show the applicant's head, including both face and hair, from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom, and hairline side-to-side.
• Show all of the applicant's face.
• NOT include sunglasses or other face coverings except for an eye patch, if medically required.
• NOT contain a traditional or religious facemask or veil that prevents adequate identification.
• NOT contain hats for military, airline or other uniformed personnel.
• Contain only one applicant.  No group photos.  A child’s photo must contain no one else.