Baby Passport Photo Requirements
General requirements for baby passport photos. These guidelines apply when country-specific rules are not available. Follow these specifications to ensure your photo meets international standards.
2×2 Passport Photo Size Requirements
The required 2×2 inch passport photo size must measure exactly 51×51 mm with head height between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches.
Official Photo Size
The photo must be exactly 2×2. This is a critical requirement—photos that don't match the exact dimensions will be rejected.
| Inches | 2×2 |
| Millimeters | 51×51 |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 600×600 px |
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Background & Lighting
Background: Plain white or off-white. The background must be uniform with no shadows, patterns, or other people visible.
- No shadows on the background or your face
- No patterns, textures, or decorations
- No other people or objects visible
- Uniform color throughout
- Even lighting with no harsh shadows
Face & Head Size Rules
Head size: 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head. Your face must be positioned correctly in the frame.
- Face the camera directly (no tilting)
- Expression: Neutral if possible (eyes open preferred)
- Eyes open and clearly visible
- Head centered in the frame
- Shoulders visible in the photo
What You Can Wear (Glasses, Head Coverings)
Understanding what accessories and clothing are allowed:
- Glasses: Not applicable for babies
- Clothing: Regular baby clothing
- Head coverings are only allowed for religious purposes
- Head coverings must not cast shadows on your face
- Your face must be fully visible from bottom of chin to top of forehead
Photo Quality Requirements
Sharp focus, high resolution, no filters
- Sharp focus with no blur
- High resolution (minimum 300 DPI for printing)
- No filters or digital alterations
- Color photo (no black and white)
- Recent photo (taken within last 6 months)
Common Rejection Reasons
Photos that don't meet these requirements will be rejected, delaying your application. Common issues specific to General baby-passport applications:
- Wrong photo size (not 2×2)
- Incorrect background (not plain white or off-white)
- Wrong head size (not 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head)
- Poor photo quality (blurry or pixelated)
- Wrong expression (Neutral if possible (eyes open preferred))
- Shadows on face or background
- Photo too old (taken more than 6 months ago)
- Digital alterations or filters
- Parent's hands visible in photo
- Baby not alone in frame
- Wrong background
- Pacifier or toy visible
Local Notes for General
- Baby must be alone in photo (no hands of parent visible)
- Baby can be lying down on white sheet
- Eyes should be open if possible, but not required for very young babies
- Baby must be alone in photo (no hands of parent visible)
- Baby can be lying down on white sheet
- Eyes should be open if possible, but not required for very young babies
- No pacifiers or toys visible
Printing Tips for General
- Print at 300 DPI for professional quality
- Use photo paper, not regular printer paper
- Verify all requirements are met before printing
Create a General Baby Passport Photo Online
Use our tool to create a compliant baby-passport photo. We'll automatically:
- Crop to exactly 2×2
- Fix background to plain white or off-white
- Ensure proper head size (1 to 1 3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head)
- Align face correctly
- Export at 300 DPI for print quality
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Baby Passport Photo Requirements FAQs
How do I take a passport photo of a baby?
Lay the baby on a white sheet or blanket and take the photo from above. Make sure no hands, pacifiers, or toys are visible. The baby should be alone in the frame.
Do baby passport photos need to be 2×2 inches?
Yes, baby passport photos use the same 2×2 inch size as adult photos for US passports.
Do babies need to have their eyes open?
Eyes should be open if possible, but this is not strictly required for very young babies. However, older babies should have their eyes open.