United States green-card photo size — 50.8×50.8 mm
United States green-card photos must be exactly 50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 px at 300 DPI) on a white background.
Checked August 21, 2026 against USCIS — Photo Requirements.
Specification
| Size (mm) | 50.8 × 50.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 2.00 × 2.00 in |
| Size (pixels @ 300 DPI) | 600 × 600 px |
| Head height | 25.4–34.9 mm |
| Background | white |
Requirements
- Photo must be in color, showing your current appearance — check your specific form's instructions for the exact recency window (commonly 6 months, sometimes stricter).
- Background must be plain white or off-white.
- Wear your everyday clothing; uniforms are not accepted, except religious attire worn daily.
- Photos must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way.
- For mailed applications, submit unmounted, unretouched prints on thin photographic paper with a glossy finish.
Print several at once
2 United States green-card photos fit on a single 4×6 inch print. 15 fit on an A4 sheet.
Build a print-ready sheetFrequently asked questions
Does a green card photo need to be 2×2 inches like a passport photo?
Yes — USCIS uses the same 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) format and head-size range as a US passport photo.
Can I submit a green card photo I took myself?
Increasingly, no, for many form types — USCIS has moved toward requiring photos captured by USCIS or an authorized entity for identity-verification forms. Check your specific form's current instructions before relying on a self-submitted photo.
What's the difference between a green card photo and a US passport photo?
The size and head-position rules are the same; the difference is submission — green card photos are typically mailed as prints or captured in person, not uploaded through an online portal.
Checked August 21, 2026 against USCIS — Photo Requirements. We can’t guarantee any office will accept your photo — rules change, so always check the official source before you apply. See our disclaimer.