USA document photo requirements
USA has 6 verified document photo formats covered on this site. Pick the document you need — each page lists the exact size, background, head ratio, and the official source it was verified against.
6 verified formats
4 held for source review
Last update
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4 low-confidence formats are held back until an official source confirms the requirements.
Green Card
51 × 51 mm · White or off-white · Head 49-69%
Verified · 2026-08-19
Green Card Lottery (DV)
51 × 51 mm · White or off-white · Head 50-69%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Naturalization Certificate
51 × 51 mm · White or off-white · Head 49-69%
Verified · 2026-08-19
US Passport
51 × 51 mm · White or off-white · Head 49-69%
Verified · 2026-05-21
US Visa
51 × 51 mm · White or off-white · Head 50-69%
Verified · 2026-05-21
Work Authorization (EAD)
51 × 51 mm · White or off-white · Head 49-69%
Verified · 2026-08-19
What most USA documents share
- Photos taken within the last 6 months in most cases.
- Plain, evenly-lit background — colour varies by document; check each page.
- Head centred, looking directly into the lens, neutral expression.
- No glasses glare; tinted lenses not accepted.
- Digital uploads typically require JPEG with a per-portal weight limit.