3 minutes! Self-made US passport ID photo | Containing Passport size, Requirements, and other relevant information

The importance of a strong and globally recognized passport is self-evident whenever we want to take a step forward. The US passport is such a passport that not only confirms your identity and US citizenship, but also provides convenience for your travel worldwide. This article will provide a detailed introduction to some relevant information about US passports, as well as tips for taking passport photos on your own, hoping to be helpful to you.

Outline

• How many types of US passports are there?
  • Travel Passport/Ordinary Passport （Blue Cover）
  • Service Passport (Chestnut Cover)
  • Diplomatic Passport (Black cover)
  • Urgent Passport
• Requirements for US passport photos
• Passport photo OK/NG example
• Take a professional Passport photo in 30 Seconds with idphoto. phd!
  • Steps for Creating ID photos on the APP
  • Steps for Creating ID photos on the Web
• Passport photo Q&A

How many types of passports are there in the United States?

Firstly, let's learn about the overall types of passports in the United States.

Travel Passport/Ordinary Passport （Blue Cover）

1.Travel Passport/Ordinary passport(Blue Cover)

Ordinary travel passports issued to citizens and nationals. The validity period for those aged 16 and above is 10 years, and for those aged 15 and below it is 5 years. One exception is the issuance of "free" passports to the families of citizens stationed in overseas US military zones, which include unique endorsements and are subject to personal travel restrictions like official passports. Additionally, "free" passports have a shorter validity period, typically up to 5 years instead of 10 years.

Service Passport (Chestnut Cover)

2.Service Passport (Chestnut Cover)

Issued to US citizens who serve as US government overseas employees (including long-term or temporary) and their families, as well as members of Congress who travel overseas for official purposes. The maximum validity period from the date of issuance is 5 years.

Diplomatic Passport (Black cover)

3.Diplomatic Passport (Black Cover)

Issued to overseas diplomats appointed by the United States or those residing in the United States who frequently visit overseas due to diplomatic duties, the maximum validity period from the date of issuance is 5 years.

4.Urgent Passport

Issued to overseas travelers whose documents have been stolen, incorrect, or damaged. It is valid until it re-enters the United States and can be issued by nearby US embassies or consulates.

Requirements for US passport photos

According to the requirements of the US Embassy, the applicant for the renewal of the US passport needs to submit one ID photo, which must be a front facing photo taken within six months, and there is no significant difference from the current appearance.

In addition, passport photos must strictly follow the following rules, and photos that do not meet the standards will not be accepted as passport photos.

• White or light gray background, photo size is 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 ㎜)
• A frontal photo of the character with the head in the center position
• Facial expression is natural, eyes open and straight ahead
• Glasses free reflection
• Hair should not cover the face (ears also need to be exposed)
• Do not wear hats, headscarves or other obstructions

Passport photo OK/NG example

Here are some examples of OK and NG for passport photos. Please check your ID photo in case your photo is not accepted.

Take a professional Passport photo in 30 Seconds with idphoto. phd!

After understanding the basic requirements of the United States passport photo, we will teach you how to quickly make a professional and qualified passport photo! In the past, we would choose to go directly to the photo studio, but now with the rapid development of science and technology, we can get the ID photo you want without leaving home, and the price is much cheaper than going to the photo studio in person.

I would like to recommend the Idphoto.phd product to everyone. With advanced AI technology, Idphoto.phd can take ID photos anytime, anywhere, including resumes, exams, passports, and visa photos.Specific usage scenarios can be learned by clicking here.The operation of creating ID photos using Idphoto.phd is very simple, with no technical barriers, and is user-friendly for beginners!

Steps for Creating ID photos on the APP

• Step 1: Enter the mobile APP market, download and install "Idphoto.phd"APP, select the size [US Passport]

Tips：In the step of selecting size, we can first check whether there are any types of ID photos we need to take in "Popular Size". If there are, click directly to enter the Specification details interface. If not, click on the "Make ID Photo" button at the top to search for the desired size or ID photo name in the search box at the top.

• Step 2: Take/upload photos, please allow access to your camera. At this step, you can first take a look at the precautions, and then just align your head and bottom of your chin with the baseline to take photos.
• Step 3: AI automatically removes the background and selects white as the passport photo background.
• Step 4: Wait for 5 seconds, AI will automatically slightly beautify.
• Step 5: Choose suitable clothing for dressing up. If you need further beautification, click the [Beauty] button, then click [AI] and wait for a few seconds to complete the beautification.
• Step 6: Save and print. Taking a photo only costs around $0.99- $1.98. Friends who need it, come and use it now!

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Steps for Creating ID photos on the Web

Considering the user experience, some friends may want to shoot and produce on the web. We are currently accelerating the update process. Please be patient and wait for a while. The online production function of our website Idphoto.phd will soon be available to you. We look forward to your use~

Passport photo Q&A

Finally, we have organized common questions about passport photos in the form of Q&A. If you have any other questions, please feel free to provide feedback and we will answer them for you as soon as possible.

Q：Do I need to go to any specific place to apply for a US passport?

A：There are generally two situations. If you are in one of the following situations, you must personally go to the post office to fill out the DS-11 form for processing:

① You are applying for your first US passport; ② You are under age 16(Parents are required to be present); ③ Your previous US passport was issued when you were under age 16; ④ Your previous US passport was lost, stolen, or damaged; ⑤ Your previous US passport was issued more than 15 years ago.

If you do not belong to the above 5 situations, you can use the DS-82 form for mailing.

Q：Is there anything else I need to prepare to apply for a US passport and prepare a passport photo?

In addition to a qualified passport photo, the following materials are also required: ① Fill out the DS11 passport application form on the State Council website (some places can fill it out directly in person); ② Prepare copies of the front and back of the US citizenship certificate (birth paper, citizenship paper); ③ Copy of the front and back of the identification document (driver's license).