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Photo size previewOFF-WHITE BACKGROUND
Head Top35 mm
Eye LevelEyes Open
Chin26 mm
51 mm51 mm Head Top Eye Level Chin
🇺🇸 United States - Passport (51 × 51 mm)
US State Dept spec: 2x2 in (51x51 mm), white/off-white background, head 1" to 1 3/8" (50-69%).
Head Height50% – 69%
Print Output602×602 px @ 300 DPI
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Official Biometric Requirements
- No parents' hands, fingers, or body parts visible anywhere in the photo frame.
- Baby must lie flat on a plain white sheet or sit in a car seat covered with a white sheet.
- Baby's eyes must be open and looking forward toward the camera.
- Soft natural daylight from a side window to avoid harsh facial shadows.
- No pacifiers, toys, blankets, or hats obstructing the face outline.
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Common Rejection Reasons
- Parent's hand or fingers supporting the infant's head visible in crop.
- Baby's eyes completely closed or head turned sideways.
- Pacifier or bib covering the chin line.
- Shadows cast across the baby's face from overhead room lights.
Technical Specification Summary
Dimensions51 × 51 mm
Head Height %50% – 69%
Backgroundwhite, off-white
EyeglassesForbidden (except documented medical necessity)
Answers & Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take a passport photo of a newborn baby at home?
Lay your newborn flat on a clean white bed sheet, ensure soft window light falls evenly, and take the picture from directly above.
Can a baby's mouth be open in a passport photo?
Passport agencies allow minor facial expression flexibility for infants under 1 year old, but eyes should be open.
Can I hold my baby while taking their passport photo?
You may support your baby from beneath a white sheet, but no hands, fingers, or clothing of the parent can be visible.
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