2 × 2 in photo photo requirements
This size is used by US passport, US visa (DS-160), US Green Card (USCIS), OCI card (India), Nigerian passport (abroad) and Texas driver licence (renewing by mail). Choose the document itself above when it’s one of those, so the photo follows its own head size and background.
| Size | 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm) |
|---|---|
| Head | 25.4–34.9 mm (1 to 1⅜ in) from the chin to the top of the head |
| Background | A plain white background |
| Glasses | Allowed with clear lenses, no glare, and frames clear of the eyes. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight at the camera |
Check your form for its own rules. The usual US head size, 1 to 1⅜ in.
Taking a 2 × 2 in photo photo
Stand in front of a plain white background. Glasses are a risk: take them off if they catch the light. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed.
Printing 2×2 in photos
2 fit on a 4×6 print, 6 on a 5×7, 15 on A4 and 12 on US Letter.
Questions
What size is a 2 × 2 in photo photo?
2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm), with the head 25.4–34.9 mm from the chin to the top of the head.
Other photos
- US passport 2×2 in
- US visa (DS-160) 2×2 in
- US DV lottery (Green Card lottery) 600×600 px
- US Green Card (USCIS) 2×2 in
- Every passport and visa photo