SENTRI Card Photo in Australia
51 × 51 mm · white background · U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
$9.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The SENTRI Card photo accepted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a 51 by 51 mm portrait. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. The U.S. Frame it so the head takes 36 to 41 mm of the 51 mm height. The background must be plain white, evenly lit and free of shadows. We crop your picture to the SENTRI Card format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 71–80% of the photo height (36–41 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Fingerprints and a digital photograph are collected at the interview; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about SENTRI Card photos
What size is a SENTRI Card photo?
SENTRI Card photos are 51 × 51 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (36–41 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a SENTRI Card photo need?
A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a SENTRI Card photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a SENTRI Card photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a SENTRI Card photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a SENTRI Card photo cost in Australia?
$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Read the rules on the authority's website: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (cbp.gov).
Rules last checked against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on 25 October 2026.
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