What size is a TWIC photo?
Use a passport-style 2x2 inch square photo, the same basic format as a U.S. passport photo.
TWIC Guide
TWIC Photo Requirements for Enrollment
A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) enrollment uses a passport-style identification photo. Prepare a clear 2x2 digital file and optional prints before you visit an enrollment center.
- Passport-style 2x2 color photo
- Plain light background
- Full face, front view
- Digital + print options from $19.95
What photo does TWIC need?
TWIC enrollment captures your identity with a passport-style photograph: square 2x2 format, plain background, and a clear front-facing view of your face without heavy shadows or obstructions.
Having a clean source photo ready can speed the process and reduce retakes at the center.
- 2x2 inch square composition
- White or off-white background preferred
- Eyes open, face fully visible
- No hats unless for documented religious reasons
- Recent likeness of how you look today
How to create a TWIC photo online
Upload a well-lit photo to FastPassPhoto’s TWIC tool. Download the digital 2x2 JPEG and the 4x6 print sheet if you want paper copies. Pricing starts at $19.95 per photo.
Enrollment day tips
Bring government ID required by the enrollment center, arrive with a photo that matches your current appearance, and avoid heavy makeup changes or new facial hair styles right before enrollment if your photo is older.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a TWIC photo at home?
Yes. Create a compliant 2x2 digital file online, then print if your process requires paper copies.
Is a passport photo OK for TWIC?
If it is recent, passport-style 2x2, and still looks like you, the same style is what enrollment expects. Do not use an outdated passport photo.