Official US passport photo size
Baby Passport Photo
A compliant 2 x 2 photo of your baby, taken at home
Lay your baby on a plain white sheet and take the photo from above. Our AI crops it to 2 x 2 inches, sets a plain white background and checks it against the State Department requirements before you pay. No trip to the counter.
- Every requirementverified before you pay
- Acceptance guaranteewith the Expert check
- Prints to your dooror pick up near you
Your photo is deleted 30 days after delivery and never used to train AI.
2 inches51 mm
2 inches51 mm
1 to 1 3/8 in25 to 35 mmHead heightchin to top of headPhoto requirements
Baby Passport Photo Size and Requirements
A baby's passport photo follows the same State Department rules as an adult's, with one allowance for the eyes. We check every rule before you pay.
| Size | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) |
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| Head height | 1 to 1 3/8 in (25 to 35 mm), chin to top of head |
| Background | Plain white or off white, no shadows |
| Other people | None: no parent, hands or arms in the photo |
| Eyes | A baby's eyes may be partly closed; older children open |
| Face | Facing the camera, head straight |
| Taken within | The last 6 months, in color |
| How you apply | In person with Form DS-11 and a printed photo |
| Our digital file | Square JPEG, included with every order |
Sources: State Department photo requirements and online renewal photo upload, checked September 23, 2026.
How it works
Your baby's passport photo in 3 steps
Taken at home, measured by the software, checked before you pay.
Take or upload a photo
Lay your baby on a white sheet and hold the phone flat above them, or seat a toddler in front of a plain white wall. The camera guides you.
We crop it and check it
The AI crops it to 2 x 2 inches, sizes the head, sets a plain white background and checks every requirement, with the eye rule relaxed for babies.
Get your prints
A child's passport needs a printed photo. Have two prints mailed, pick them up near you in about an hour, or print the sheet yourself.
- Correct size
- Head height in range
- Plain white background
- One face only
- Even lighting, no shadows
- Ready to print
Three tips before you take the photo
Babies move. Get these three right and the software handles the rest.
Lay Them Flat, Shoot From Above
Lay your baby on a plain white sheet and hold the phone flat, about 2 feet straight above the face.
Nobody Else In The Photo
No hands, arms or other people in the frame. If your baby won't lie still, cover a car seat with a white sheet and let the seat do the holding.
No Shadow Across The Face
Shoot in daylight near a window, flash off, and keep your arm and the phone from casting a shadow on the face.
Why customers choose PassportPhotos
Fast, guided, and backed by our acceptance guarantee.
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No trip to the counter with your baby
Take it at home, when your baby is fed and calm. No line, no appointment, no stranger with a camera, and as many tries as it takes.
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Guided, then checked
The camera guides you while you take it. Software does the crop, the background and the measurements, then verifies the result against the official requirements before you pay.
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Accepted or double your money back
Add the Expert check & acceptance guarantee at checkout. If the authority rejects the photo, you get twice what you paid, to the card you used.
The baby passport photo requirements, in plain words
The State Department applies the same photo rules to babies as to adults, with one allowance for the eyes. Here is every rule that matters, from travel.state.gov, and how to meet it at home.
Recent
Taken in the last 6 months, in color. Babies change fast, so take a new one rather than using an older photo.
Size
2 x 2 inches. Head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from chin to top of head, centered, the whole head in the frame.
Background
Plain white or off white, with no shadows or patterns. A smooth white sheet works, and we replace it with plain white.
Nobody Else In The Photo
No parent, no hands, no arms. Lay your baby on a sheet, or cover a car seat with a white sheet, instead of holding them.
Facing The Camera
Face turned straight to the camera, head not tilted. Lying flat and shooting from directly above makes this easy.
Eyes
The State Department says it is okay if a baby's eyes are not entirely open. All other children need their eyes open.
Nothing On The Head
No hat, headband or bow, unless worn daily for religious or medical reasons with a signed statement. The full face has to show.
Nothing In The Face
Take out the pacifier and keep toys, bottles and blankets away from the face, so nothing covers it.
Quality
Sharp, evenly lit, natural skin tones. No filters and nothing that changes how your baby looks.
The software measures the size, the background, the head position and the light before you pay, and shows you every result. It cannot see when the photo was taken, so you confirm that yourself before checkout.
A child's passport needs a printed photo
Children under 16 apply in person with Form DS-11, and online renewal is for adults only. So you need one printed 2 x 2 photo. Every option includes the digital file too.
- Easiest
Prints Mailed To You
Choose digital plus prints and we mail two 2 x 2 photos on photo paper: Standard shipping (Free, 3 to 5 business days) or Express ($15, 1 to 2 business days).
- Same day
Pick Them Up Near You
Choose print pickup and collect your prints at a location near you, ready in about an hour. No shipping charge.
- Print it yourself
Print The 4 x 6 Sheet
Every order includes a 4 x 6 sheet with two 2 x 2 photos. Print it at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart for well under a dollar.*
*Listed stores are not affiliated with our service.
What it costs
| Digital photo | $16.99 |
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| Digital photo plus two printed photosFour or six prints cost a little more | $19.99 |
| Standard shipping for mailed prints3 to 5 business days | Free |
| Express shipping for mailed prints1 to 2 business days | $15 |
| Pickup near youReady in about an hour | No shipping |
| Expert check & acceptance guaranteeOptional, added at checkout | +$6.99 |
| Photo retouchingOptional, added at checkout | +$4.99 |
Tax is included in the total you see. You pay once, after the initial check has passed, and never before.
Why photos get rejected, and how we catch it
The most common reasons a baby's passport photo is sent back:
- a parent's hand, arm or lap in the photo
- a pacifier, toy or blanket covering part of the face
- a shadow across the face or the sheet
- head turned or tilted
- a hat or headband
- a photo older than six months
Our software measures the head size, the tilt, the light and the background against the State Department's requirements, and shows you every result before you pay. A photo that fails a check cannot be bought; you retake it, free, until it passes.
What we do not do to your photo
We crop it, size it, place your head correctly and put it on plain white. We do not change your face, your features, your eyes or your expression. The State Department rejects altered photos, and a photo that looks like you is the whole point.
If you add photo retouching, we remove temporary blemishes, shadows under the eyes, stray hairs and dust spots, and nothing else.
Sources: U.S. Passport Photos, travel.state.gov and Upload a Digital Photo for Online Renewal, travel.state.gov, checked September 23, 2026.
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Can I take my baby's passport photo at home?
Yes. Lay your baby on a plain white sheet, hold your phone flat above their face and take the photo. The software crops it, sets a plain white background and checks it against the State Department requirements before you pay.Do my baby's eyes need to be open?
Not entirely. The State Department says it is okay if a baby's eyes are not fully open. All other children must have their eyes open, so for a toddler, wait for a moment when they look at the camera.Can I hold my baby in the photo?
No. Nobody else can be in the photo, and that includes a parent's hands or arms. Lay your baby on a white sheet, or cover a car seat with a white sheet and let the seat support them.Can I use a car seat?
Yes. Cover the car seat with a plain white or off-white sheet so no straps or pattern show behind your baby, and take the photo from straight in front of their face.Can my baby have a pacifier, toy or hat?
Take the pacifier out and keep toys away from the face. Hats and headbands are not allowed unless worn daily for religious or medical reasons, with a signed statement.How old does my baby need to be?
Any age. Every child needs their own passport, newborns included, and the photo has to be taken within the last 6 months.Do I need a printed photo or a digital one?
A printed one. Children under 16 apply in person with Form DS-11, and online renewal is for adults only. Choose prints mailed to you or picked up near you, or print the 4 x 6 sheet included with every order.What should my baby wear?
Plain everyday clothes in a color that stands out from white, such as a soft green, blue or yellow. No uniforms or camouflage.What if the photo fails the check?
The screen tells you what to fix and you retake it free, as many times as you like. Babies move, so take a few and keep the best one. Nothing is charged until every check passes.Do you change my baby's face?
No. We crop it, size it and set a plain white background. Retouching, if you add it, removes temporary blemishes and dust, never a feature.What happens to the photo afterward?
It is used to make your baby's passport photo and for nothing else. Deleted 30 days after delivery, never used to train AI.
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