We check your photo against the official rules before you pay. Never edited. Refunded if it's rejected.
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The photo is taken automatically when everything is green.
Checking your photo against the official rules…
Apple Pay, Google Pay or card · Full refund if it's rejected
| Size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
| Head size | 1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head |
| Eye height | 1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from the bottom of the photo |
| Background | Plain white or off-white, no shadows |
| Expression | Neutral face or natural smile, both eyes open |
| Glasses | Not allowed (take them off) |
| Editing | Not allowed: no filters, apps or AI changes |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months |
Requirements summarised from the U.S. Department of State photo guidance. Always check the latest official rules for your application.
Yes. Photos taken at home are accepted if they meet the official requirements. Stand in front of a plain white wall, face a window for even light, and ideally ask someone to hold the phone. PicPassed guides you step by step and checks the photo for you.
$9.99 for your photo, including a digital file for online forms and a 4×6 print sheet. Checking your photo is free, and you only pay once it passes.
No. The U.S. Department of State says not to change your photo with software, apps, filters or artificial intelligence. We only check your photo and crop it to the official size. We never smooth skin, change the background or alter your face.
You get a full refund. Tap "My photo was rejected" on your download page, or email help@picpassed.com.
No. Your photo is checked and prepared on your own phone or computer. It is never uploaded to our servers.
Download the 4×6 print sheet and print it at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart photo (choose a 4×6 print, "actual size"). Each sheet has two 2×2 inch photos.