US Passport Photo at Home: iPhone App Guide
Take a US passport photo at home with an iPhone that passes Department of State review — size, background, face position, and the most common rejection causes.
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- US passport photos must be 2x2 inches with the head 1 to 1 3⁄8 inches tall and a plain off-white or white background.
- The most common rejection cause is not size — it is shadows on the face or background.
- Glasses are not permitted in US passport photos (since November 2016), and neutral facial expressions are required.
Quick Answer
The US Department of State accepts at-home passport photos that meet these rules:
- Size: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Head size: 1 to 1 3⁄8 inches (25–35 mm) from chin to crown
- Background: plain white or off-white, no patterns, no shadows
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking forward
- Glasses: not permitted (rule changed November 2016)
- Clothing: everyday clothing only; nothing resembling a uniform
[Flash AI Photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flash-ai-id-photo-maker-pro/id6739249635) automates the size, background, and head-position checks. Your job is the lighting.
The Three Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Order of frequency, by what State Department reviewers actually flag:
- Shadows — under the chin, on one side of the face, or on the wall behind you. Even a perfect crop fails if the lighting is uneven.
- Head position — head tilted, looking slightly off-center, or chin too far up/down.
- Background not plain — door frames, picture rails, a slight gradient on the wall from a window.
Fixing all three is mostly a lighting problem, not a software problem.
Step-by-Step in Flash AI Photo
- Stand against a plain wall in diffuse daylight — not direct sun, not a single overhead bulb. Two windows on either side is ideal; an overcast day in front of one large window is the cheapest "studio."
- Open Flash AI Photo. Pick United States — Passport (2x2 in).
- Take the shot with the on-screen guide. The app crops the head to the right ratio and replaces the background with the regulation off-white.
- Review the AI verdict. The app flags shadows, face position, and missing eye visibility.
- Save as JPEG for online submission or PDF for a 4x6 print sheet (two photos side by side, the standard CVS/Walgreens layout).
Other Countries the App Covers
Common presets:
- Japan (45 x 35 mm, common visa and residence card size)
- China (33 x 48 mm, visa)
- Schengen (35 x 45 mm, France/Germany/Spain/etc.)
- UK (35 x 45 mm, passport)
- India (51 x 51 mm, OCI and passport)
- Korea (35 x 45 mm)
Each has different head-size requirements. The preset applies the right rules automatically.
Pricing
Free with Pro access: $2.99/month, $24.99/year, or $99.99 lifetime. The lifetime tier breaks even at three uses across the family.
Try It
Get [Flash AI Photo on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flash-ai-id-photo-maker-pro/id6739249635). Stand in good light, take one shot, and the rest of the workflow takes about ninety seconds.
よくある質問
Can I really submit an at-home passport photo?
Yes. The US Department of State accepts photos taken at home as long as they meet the size, background, lighting, and expression requirements. Photos can be submitted digitally for online passport renewal or printed at 2x2 inches for in-person/mail submission.
Why does my photo keep getting rejected?
Most rejections trace to one of three issues: shadows on the face or background, the head being slightly too large or too small in the frame, or accessories that hide the face (sunglasses, hats, headphones).
What about other countries?
Flash AI Photo supports preset sizes for Japan, China, the UK, Schengen, India, and others. Each country has different head-size rules; the preset library applies the right crop automatically.