International & Domestic Passport Photos

UNITED STATES PASSPORT & IMMIGRATION PHOTOS

Your photo will be taken according to specifications set forth by the U.S. Department of State on a white background.

Who needs an updated passport photo?

Photos older than six months should not be used. You may have to apply for a new passport if you have:

  • Undergone significant facial surgery or trauma

  • Added or removed numerous/large facial piercings or tattoos

  • Undergone a significant amount of weight loss or gain

  • Made a gender transition

What are the requirements for U.S. passport photos?

  • You cannot wear glasses.

    • If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.

  • Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis.  

  • You cannot wear a uniform, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire. 

  • You cannot wear a hat or head covering.

    • If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of traditional religious attire  worn continuously in public.

    • If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.

    • Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.

  • You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.

  • You can wear jewelry and keep on your facial piercings as long as they do not hide your face. Permanent tattoos are acceptable for passport purposes as well. 

CANADIAN PASSPORT/PERMANENT RESIDENCY PHOTOS

Your application photo will be taken according to the specifications set forth by the Government of Canada on a white background.

What are the requirements for passport photos?

  • Glasses may be worn in photos as long as the eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare in the glasses.

  • Sunglasses and tinted eye glasses are unacceptable.

  • Hats and head coverings must not be worn, unless they are worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons. However, your full face must be clearly visible and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.

  • Your hair can be down.

  • Medical considerations:

    • Wheelchairs:

      If you are in a wheelchair, we recommend that a plain white blanket placed over the wheelchair behind the applicant's head so that your facial features and the edges of your face are clearly visible.

    • Headwear or nasal cannula:

      When required for medical reasons, you can wear headwear or a nasal cannula in your permanent resident photo – as long as your eyes remain clearly visible. We recommend that you include a signed explanation with your application. We may request that you submit a letter from your doctor. 

INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT PHOTOS

We are happy to provide passport photos for other countries according to their specifications as well. Please be sure to note what country you are applying to or renewing.

Passport Pricing

$50 plus tax

  • You will receive two printed photos for use with your application. You may also receive the digital file to print additional photos should you need to do so.

  • Studio stamp on back of photo included.