Photo guides

Built from official government pages, with the sources linked.

• US Passport Photo Size and Rules: Official GuideA US passport photo is 2 x 2 inches with a 1 to 1 3/8 inch head. See the State Department's rules on background, glasses, editing and printing.
• Visa Photo Background Rules by CountryWhite is not always right. Compare official visa and passport photo background rules by country, including where white is forbidden.
• Can You Take a Passport Photo at Home?Some countries accept a photo taken at home and others do not accept it at all. Check the official rules first, then follow these steps.
• Why Visa and Passport Photos Get RejectedThe reasons official pages give for refusing visa and passport photos, from head size to edited backgrounds, and how to avoid each one.
• Can You Edit or Resize a Visa Photo?Most authorities forbid altering your photo, but resizing is not always the same thing. See what official pages say, country by country.