Upload, Check & Receive Your US Passport Photo – Easy & Reliable
Take your own photo, upload it securely, and let our professional team prepare it to meet US passport photo requirements.
We professionally edit your photo and provide printed passport photos and a digital copy.
All US passport photos are printed at the official size of 2 x 2 inches (51 mm x 51 mm).
How It Works
1. Upload Your Photo
Upload your self-taken photo securely through our website.
2. Professional Processing & Biometric Checks
Our team carefully reviews and adjusts your image to ensure it meets US Department of State passport photo standards.
3. Choose Your Print Quantity & Delivery Option
Printed Photos:
Minimum 4 passport photos
Optional upgrades to 8 or 12 prints
Digital Copy:
A high-quality digital file sent to your email
Collection or Delivery:
Collect in-store or have your photos posted to your address
Perfectly Prepared for US Passport Use
"Upload your photo and leave the technical details to us – from background correction to biometric positioning."
Our Process:
Colour & Contrast Adjustment Optimised for natural skin tones and official standards.
Background Correction Background adjusted to a clean, compliant white.
Face & Head Positioning Head size, eye level, and alignment adjusted to US biometric rules.
Final Quality Control Each photo is manually checked to reduce the risk of rejection.
Photo Guidelines – Adults & Children Over 1 Year
When taking your photo, please follow these important guidelines:
⚠️ Clothing (Very Important)
Do NOT wear white shirts or white T-shirts. The background is white, and wearing white may cause your photo to be rejected.
Choose solid, medium to dark-coloured clothing.
Additional Guidelines:
Glasses: Glasses are NOT allowed.
Face Visibility: Full face must be visible from forehead to chin.
Hair Accessories: Avoid clips, headbands, or decorative items.
Head Coverings: Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
Skin: Avoid shiny or reflective makeup or creams.
Neck Area: No scarves, hoods, or clothing covering the neck.
Tips for Taking the Photo Yourself
Maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres
Use a plain white background
Take the photo in natural daylight if possible
Ensure even lighting with no shadows
Upload at least 5 photos to improve approval chances
Newborns & Children Under 1 Year – Guidelines
Eyes Open: Not required for US passport photos
Clothing: Avoid white outfits
Comfort: Feed and settle the baby before taking the photo
Positioning: Lay the baby on a flat surface with a plain background
Lighting: Use soft, natural daylight
Multiple Photos: Upload several images for best results
Need Help?
Call us on 020 7254 9582 Email info@printiko.co.uk — we’re happy to help you every step of the way.
When you order from PRINTIKO, you will receive a confirmation email. Once your order is shipped, you will be emailed the tracking information for your order's shipment. You can choose your preferred shipping method on the Order Information page during the checkout process.
The total time it takes to receive your order is shown below:
The total delivery time is calculated from the time your order is placed until the time it is delivered to you. Total delivery time is broken down into processing time and shipping time.
Processing time: The time it takes to prepare your item(s) to ship from our warehouse. This includes preparing your items, performing quality checks, and packing for shipment.
Shipping time: The time for your item(s) to tarvel from our warehouse to your destination.
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