Zero-PII Passport & Visa Photo Inspector

Local client-side biometrics and 2x2 inch lighting compliance inspection.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF)

Under 22 CFR § 51.26 and U.S. Department of State directives, passport and visa photos must measure precisely 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) with head height between 1.0 and 1.375 inches (50%–69% of image height). Eyeglasses of any kind are strictly prohibited since 2016.

U.S. Department of State Official 2x2 Photo Biometric Specifications (22 CFR § 51.26)

Parameter	Statutory Specification	Tolerance Limits	Rejection Risk
Physical Dimensions	2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)	Exact 1:1 Aspect Ratio	Automatic Lockbox Deflection
Head Height	1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm)	50% to 69% of frame height	Biometric Scan Mismatch
Eye Level Height	1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches from bottom	56% to 69% from base	Facial Recognition Failure
Digital Resolution	600 x 600 pixels minimum	Up to 1200 x 1200 pixels (300 DPI)	Pixelation / Blurriness Reject
Eyeglasses Modality	Strict Prohibition (since Nov 2016)	Zero Tolerance (unless medical waiver)	100% Mandatory Application Halt

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Connected Passport & Mobility Roadmaps

U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs → Official passport agency locator, urgent appointment hotline, and processing tiers. Form DS-82 Adult Passport Renewal Dossier → Step-by-step renewal checklist, staple placement rules, and fee checks.

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