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  1. 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects them51 × 51 mm
  2. 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin49–69 % of the photo height
  3. 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
  4. 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain white
  5. 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesno glasses
  6. 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
  7. 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Document
Naturalization Certificate51 × 51 mm
Rules
USCISchecked word for word 19 Aug 2026 · source
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Notes to the sheet

  1. USA Naturalization Certificate photo requirements at a glance

    • The USA Naturalization Certificate photo is 51 × 51 mm.
    • The head takes up 49–69 % of the photo height.
    • The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
    • Background: plain white.
    • Glasses come off for the photo.
    • Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the whole face visible.
    • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
    • File: 600 × 600 px.
    • Rules: USCIS, checked against the official text on 19 Aug 2026.

  2. How this photo is submitted

    Depends on how you apply

    This document has more than one application route: on some you upload or hand in your own picture, on others it is taken at the appointment. The numbers on this page are for the routes where you bring your own photo — check your file against them before you submit it.

  3. What we don't check

    • When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
    • Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
    • Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
    • How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
    • The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.

  4. What this document is

    A naturalization certificate is issued on Form N-400 and a certificate of citizenship on Form N-600, and both forms are on the list where USCIS always takes a new photo at the biometrics appointment: you can neither send your own nor have an earlier one reused. The numbers in the N-400 instructions are the same as for the work permit — 2 × 2 inches, head 1 to 1 3/8 inches — but they are addressed to a separate group, applicants living outside the USA. If you apply from inside the country, the photo is taken at an Application Support Center anyway.

Frequently asked

What size is the USA Naturalization Certificate photo?

51 × 51 mm, with the head taking up 49–69 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and crops it to size for free.

What background does the USA Naturalization Certificate photo need?

Plain, even white — no shadows, patterns or objects behind you. If yours is different, the free fix replaces it.

Can I wear glasses in the USA Naturalization Certificate photo?

No: under the document rules glasses come off for the photo — regular and sunglasses alike.

Can I smile in the USA Naturalization Certificate photo?

No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.

Can I wear a head covering in the USA Naturalization Certificate photo?

Only for religious reasons — and the whole face must stay visible, from chin to forehead, without shadows.

Which rules is the USA Naturalization Certificate photo checked against?

The rules of the authority that issues the document: USCIS. The numbers are checked word for word against the official text; every verdict row has a «Why» with the rule quote and a link to the source.

Can I print the USA Naturalization Certificate photo at home?

Yes: «Print on a 10 × 15 sheet» lays out your USA Naturalization Certificate photo (51 × 51 mm) on a standard sheet — print it at a photo shop or on a home printer; the size on the sheet is exact.

Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.