Below is an outline of USA Passport Requirements.
The head size (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure between 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm) with the eye level between 1 1/8 inch to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo.
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The US passport photograph must be a full view of the face
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You must face directly into the camera for Us Passport Photos
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US passport photos must be 2 by 2 inches (roughly 50 mm square)
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Your must be head centred in the US passport photo
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You should not look down or to either side of your photo
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Your face should cover about 50 percent of the photo area.
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Side and angled views of your face are not acceptable for US Passport photos
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USA Passport photographs should be in color
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The US passport photo must have been taken against a white or off-white background.
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Photos with dark or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
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It is preferable that your ears are exposed. in US Passport Photos
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Head coverings and hats are only for religious reasons in your USA Passport Photos
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Photos of military, airline, or other personnel wearing hats are not acceptable
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Photographs of applicants wearing tribal or national costume is not acceptable
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Sunglasses or other wear which detracts from the face are not acceptable
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Veils and face masks which inhibit identification cannot be worn in US passport photos