Guides · US infants
Prepare for a US baby passport photo with safe positioning, a plain background and the official infant exceptions. Read guidance before making a print.
Guidance only. Read the official requirements for this application before preparing any file.
01 · Know the requirement
The US passport authority provides specific guidance for babies and very young children. A baby can lie on a plain white or off-white sheet, with no other person visible and no shadow on the face. Never put the baby in an unsafe position to obtain a photograph.
02 · Choose your next step
For a US infant photo, the authority provides flexibility about eyes being fully open. This is not a blanket rule for every country or every age. Check the current infant guidance and use a professional service if you cannot safely obtain a suitable photo.
Official sources · checked 2026-11-06
Requirements can change. The authority’s current instructions and final review take precedence.
Questions about this task
The US infant guidance allows flexibility. Check the current official baby-photo instructions; do not apply adult rules or another country’s rules automatically.
The final photo should not show another person. Follow the authority’s suggested setup and keep the baby safe throughout.
Keep objects and other people out of the image and read the official infant examples before selecting your photo.
No. It does not alter eyes, facial features or expressions. Use an authentic photograph.
The US paper passport photo still uses the 2 × 2 inch size. Infant-specific capture considerations do not change that outer print size.
No. This page is specifically scoped to US paper passport guidance. Read the relevant authority for another country.
