WildCARD Photo Specifications
WildCARD Photo Requirements
- Recent color photo
- White smooth background
- Tip: Use a white towel, sheet or large piece of paper as a backdrop.
- Acceptable file format: .jpg file format
- Maximum file size: 2MB
- Minimum pixel size: 600px x 600px
- Centered and front view of full face – no profile
- Cropped from just above the top of the head to the collarbone
- Bright, even lighting
- Eyes wide open and visible
- Wear prescription glasses if you normally do so
Not Acceptable:
- Hats, sunglasses, or other items that obscure your face
- Glare on glasses, shadows
- Other visible people or objects in the photo
- Inappropriate expressions
- Borders on the photo
- Senior portraits or school photos
Image Examples
Acceptable image:
Unacceptable images:
To view more examples of acceptable and unacceptable ID images, visit the U.S. Department of State website.
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