2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) Passport Photo Size — Countries & Specifications
2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) (2.01″ × 2.01″, 602 × 602 px at 300 DPI). The 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) square format is used by the US State Department, India's Passport Seva, and several Middle Eastern visa authorities. It pre-dates the ICAO 9303 international standard and is sometimes called the 'pre-biometric' format. Despite the size, the head-coverage rules differ between countries (50–69% for the US, 70–80% for India).
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Exact dimensions
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Centimetres | 5.1 cm | 5.1 cm |
| Inches | 2.01″ | 2.01″ |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 602 px | 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 1204 px | 1204 px |
Countries that use this size
Background colour rules at this size
- Plain white (US, India, Saudi Arabia)
How to make a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) passport photo for $3.99
- Capture against a plain wall. White for most authorities, light grey for the UK and several Schengen countries.
- Pick the destination country from the list above.
- Upload your photo. Our tool crops to 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm), balances the background to the country's spec, and produces a print-ready 4 × 6 sheet.
- Pay $3.99 only when the watermarked preview confirms the crop, head coverage, and background.
- Print the 4 × 6 sheet at any kiosk for $0.13 – $0.49 per print, or use a home inkjet with 4 × 6 glossy paper.
Related sizes
- 35 × 45 mm — 12 country/document combinations
- 33 × 48 mm — 1 country/document combinations
- 50 × 70 mm — 2 country/document combinations
- 45 × 35 mm (landscape) — 1 country/document combinations
- 40 × 40 mm — 1 country/document combinations
- 32 × 26 mm — 1 country/document combinations
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) passport photo?
2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) is used by: United States, India, India (visa), Saudi Arabia.
What is 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) in inches?
2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) = 2.01″ × 2.01″. At the standard 300 DPI print resolution, this equals 602 × 602 pixels.
What background color is required for a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo?
Plain white (US, India, Saudi Arabia). Always confirm the latest rule from the issuing authority before submission.
How do I make a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) passport photo online?
Pick the destination country on this site, upload a clear portrait against a plain wall, preview for free, then download the 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) JPEG plus a 4×6 print sheet for $3.99. Total cost including a kiosk print: about $4.50.
Can I print a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart?
Yes. Our 4×6 print sheet is sized to fit standard pharmacy and big-box-retailer 4×6 (10 × 15 cm) photo paper. Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, FedEx Office, Costco, and most independent kiosks accept it as a regular 4×6 print job at $0.13 – $0.49 per sheet.
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