US Veteran ID Card Photo in Canada
51 × 51 mm · white background · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$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. Department of Veterans Affairs on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
An US Veteran ID Card photo for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is 51 by 51 mm when printed. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 36 to 41 mm on the print. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Taken within the last 120 months. If you apply online (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs online application), the file must be as a JPEG. From a phone picture we produce the US Veteran ID Card photo at this size and verify the framing against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rules.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs online application |
| 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 | Taken within the last 120 months; 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 US Veteran ID Card photos
What size is a US Veteran ID Card photo?
US Veteran ID 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 US Veteran ID 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 US Veteran ID 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 US Veteran ID 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 US Veteran ID 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. Department of Veterans Affairs. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a US Veteran ID Card photo cost in Canada?
$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. Department of Veterans Affairs
Read the rules on the authority's website: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (va.gov).
Rules last checked against U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on 25 October 2026.
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