Guides & Resources
Everything we have written about getting a compliant passport photo, organized by topic. Start with the requirements if you are taking your own photo, or jump straight to the guide that matches your situation.
The guides below cover the three questions almost every applicant has: what the photo must look like, where to get one taken or printed, and how to handle special cases like babies, glasses, or a rejected online renewal.
Every guide is based on the current U.S. State Department requirements, and each one links to the free photo checker so you can verify your own photo before submitting it.
Local passport photo options for two dozen major US metros.
If you are taking your own photo, start with the 2026 passport photo requirements guide, then the at-home photo guide. If you would rather have it done for you, the "where to get passport photos" and store-comparison guides cover every in-person option.
Yes. The guides follow the current U.S. State Department specifications — 2x2 inches, white background, neutral expression — and are updated when requirements change.
Yes. The free FastPassPhoto checker analyzes crop, background, clarity, and head position against US passport standards before you submit anything.