US Naturalization (N-400) Photo: taken at the office
USCIS Naturalization (Form N-400)
The photo for this document is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one. Here is what to expect.
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Quick answer
A US Naturalization (N-400) Photo must be 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm), with the head 25–35 mm from chin to top of head, on a white or off-white background. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Background
- White, off-white
Verified October 3, 2026 from uscis.gov.
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Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 25–35 mm
- Eye line from the bottom
- 28–35 mm
- Background
- White, off-white
- Expression
- Full face, frontal view.
- Head covering
- Bare head unless religious headwear required.
- Online application
- N-400 can be filed online.
More rules (1)
- 2 identical colour photos, thin glossy paper, unmounted, unretouched — ONLY for applicants residing outside the U.S. (military, spouses, etc.)
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Questions
What size is a US Naturalization (N-400) Photo?
Printed: 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm).
Can I take my US Naturalization (N-400) Photo at home?
No. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.
What background is required?
White, off-white.
Can I smile?
Full face, frontal view.
Can I wear a head covering?
Bare head unless religious headwear required.
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