20+ USA Document Types Supported

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20+ USA Document Types

We support all major US government documents with exact specifications

US Passport

2x2 inch (51x51mm)

Standard passport & passport card

US Visa

2x2 inch (600x600 px)

All visa types

Green Card

2x2 inch

Permanent Resident Card

DV Lottery

2x2 inch (600x600 px)

Diversity Visa Program

US Citizenship

2x2 inch

Naturalization (N-400)

Employment Authorization

2x2 inch

EAD / Work Permit

Re-entry Permit

2x2 inch

Advance Parole

Veteran ID Card

2x2 inch

VA identification

Form I-130

2x2 inch

Family immigration petition

...and 11+ more USA document types!

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Official Requirements

USA Passport Photo Requirements

We handle all technical details automatically. Just upload any photo!

Size: 2x2 inches (51x51mm)

Standard size for US passport, visa, Green Card, DV Lottery

Background: White or Off-White

Plain neutral background with no patterns or shadows

Head Size: 50-69% of Image

Head height from top of hair to bottom of chin must be 1-1⅜ inches

Eye Position: Centered

Eyes should be between 1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from bottom of photo

Expression: Neutral

Natural expression with both eyes open, looking at camera

Lighting: Even & Natural

No shadows, glare, or red-eye. Recent photo (within 6 months)

2x2 inches (600x600 px)
White/off-white background
Head 50-69% of height
Eyes centered
US State Department Compliant

Common USA Photo Sizes

2x2"
51x51mm / 600x600px

Passport, Visa, Green Card, DV Lottery, Citizenship

1.5x1.5"
Square

NY Gun License, NYC Metrocard

3x3"
Large Format

CCHI ID Badge

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Any selfie or photo from your phone. Our AI handles the rest!

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Automatic background removal, sizing, and compliance checking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about USA passport and visa photos

What is the correct USA passport photo size?

USA passport photos must be 2x2 inches (51x51mm) or 600x600 pixels for digital submissions. The head must be 1-1⅜ inches from top to chin. VisaPics automatically creates the correct size based on your selected document type.

Can I use the same photo for US passport, visa, and Green Card?

Yes! US passport, visa, Green Card, DV Lottery, and most US immigration documents all use the same 2x2 inch size with white/off-white background. Create one photo with VisaPics and use it for multiple applications.

What are DV Lottery photo requirements?

DV Lottery photos must be exactly 600x600 pixels (2x2 inches) with white or off-white background. Head size must be 50-69% of image height, and eyes should be between 56-69% from the bottom. VisaPics ensures all requirements are met automatically.

Can I wear glasses in US passport photo?

No, glasses are NOT allowed in US passport photos since November 2016. However, glasses are allowed for some visa photos if there's no glare and eyes are clearly visible. For US passports, you must remove glasses.

What background color for US visa photo?

US visa photos require a plain white or off-white background. No patterns, shadows, or colored backgrounds are allowed. VisaPics automatically removes your current background and replaces it with a perfectly compliant white background.

How to get Green Card photo online?

Simply upload your photo to VisaPics and select "US Green Card" document type. We'll create a 2x2 inch (600x600 px) photo that's 100% compliant with USCIS requirements. You get both digital and printable versions instantly.

What is US citizenship photo requirement (N-400)?

US citizenship (naturalization) photos for Form N-400 are 2x2 inches with white/off-white background, same as passport. The photo must be recent (within 30 days for N-400). VisaPics creates compliant naturalization photos instantly.

Can I use a selfie for US passport photo?

Yes! Our AI can process any photo, including selfies. We'll automatically remove the background, adjust the size to 2x2 inches, ensure proper head size (50-69%), verify eye positioning, and check all US State Department requirements.

What is EAD photo requirement?

Employment Authorization Document (EAD/Work Permit) photos are 2x2 inches with white background, same as passport. VisaPics creates USCIS-compliant EAD photos that meet all requirements for Form I-765.

How many photos do I get with VisaPics?

You receive one digital photo file (perfect for online applications) plus a printable 4x6" sheet with multiple copies. The printable sheet typically contains 4-8 photos depending on the size, ready to print at CVS, Walgreens, or any photo shop.

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