Renewal vs first-time passport?

The photo rules are similar; your portal path differs. We focus on the image file itself.

Same geometry with gentler coaching — keep the camera at their eye line.

United States passport photo

US passport photos need a centered head on a plain light background with specific head-height ratios. Upload a new portrait or reuse one that failed automated checks — our US passport preset encodes the public dimensions we ship and surfaces issues before checkout.

Neutral expression; no hats except documented religious attire.
Glasses off unless they meet thin-frame, glare-free guidance.
Digital export plus optional 4×6 print sheet when included in the preset.

FAQ

Renewal vs first-time passport?: The photo rules are similar; your portal path differs. We focus on the image file itself.
Children?: Same geometry with gentler coaching — keep the camera at their eye line.

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