U.S. Visa & Passport Photo

With over 180 types of U.S. Visas, the United States government has a one size fits all approach for passport and visa photos. Our services ensure that your passport or visa photo meets all of their requirements without delaying or causing a hassle to your travel plans.

Professional U.S. visa photo of a woman with a neutral expression, wearing a black shirt and gold jewelry, against a plain white background. Compliant with U.S. visa photo requirements
Professional U.S. visa photo of a woman with a neutral expression, wearing a black shirt and gold jewelry, against a plain white background. Compliant with U.S. visa photo requirements

For passport photos they require 2 physical copies

US visa and passport photo of a woman with a neutral expression, wearing a black shirt and gold jewelry, against a plain white background. Image includes measurement guidelines (51mm x 51mm) and head size requirements (25-35mm from chin to crown)

Photo Specifications:

  • Size: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).

  • Face size: Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25 mm - 35 mm) from chin to top of head.

  • Background: Plain white or off-white with uniform lighting and no shadows.

  • Quality: High-resolution, neutral-colored, and printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper.

US digital passport photo of a woman with a neutral expression, wearing a black shirt and gold jewelry, against a plain white background. Image is formatted to 600x600 pixels, meeting official US passport photo requirements for online submission

Digital Photo Specifications:

  • File format: JPEG.

  • Size: Between 600 x 600 pixels and 1200 x 1200 pixels.

  • Maximum file size: 240 KB.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Expression: Neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.

  • Glasses: Not allowed (unless medically necessary with a signed statement).

  • Head coverings: Only for religious or medical reasons, without casting shadows.

  • Hair: Should not obscure the face.

Prohibited Elements:

  • No digital alterations or retouching.

  • No filters, overexposure, or underexposure.

  • No shadows, reflections, or red-eye effects.

Photo Validity:

  • Must be taken within the last six months.

  • Must be original (not copied from an existing document).

Photographer’s Certification:

  • Printed photos must not be damaged or have any holes, creases, or smudges.

  • Ensure proper framing with head centred and fully visible.

u.s. visa Photo Near Me

Looking for a U.S. visa or passport photo near me? Passport Photo Toronto is conveniently located in downtown Toronto, near the Entertainment District. Visit us for your next passport or visa photo!

 

63 mccaul st.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • No, glasses are not allowed unless you have a medical condition requiring them (with a signed doctor’s note).

  • Only for religious or medical reasons. In such cases, your full face must still be visible, and you may need to provide a signed statement.

  • No, only color photos with natural skin tones are accepted.

  • No, scanned or altered photos are not accepted. The photo must be recent (taken within the last six months).

  • No, photos must be taken by a professional or using a proper camera setup (no selfies or heavily edited images).

  • No, unless it is religious attire that you wear daily. Regular clothing is recommended.

  • If your appearance has changed significantly (e.g., major weight loss, surgery, gender transition, or facial tattoos), you should submit a new photo.

  • Basic cropping is allowed, but digital alterations (e.g., airbrushing, background removal, or filters) can result in rejection.