United States
United StatesUnited States citizenship photo size
51 × 51 mm · Plain white or off-white
Requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 50–69% of the photo height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
Source: USCIS. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the citizenship photo is submitted
Submission
- The photo can be taken at the application office.
photograph taken at the ASC on your Certificate of Naturalization
uscis.gov
Questions
- What size is a United States citizenship photo?
- 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in).
- Can I take a United States citizenship photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 51 × 51 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.
How it differs from other United States documents
- Passport — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Visa — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Work permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
Related tools and guides
Take your United States citizenship photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.