US Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) Photo in the UK

51 × 51 mm · white background · USCIS

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against USCIS on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

The US Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) photo accepted by the USCIS is a 51 by 51 mm portrait. The USCIS takes your photo at the counter when you apply, so a photo of your own is usually not needed for this document. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 36 to 41 mm on the print. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. We crop your picture to the US Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.

Photo requirements

US Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) 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	Since March 2022 the photo and signature are taken at the biometrics appointment; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

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 Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) photos

What size is a US Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) photo?

US Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) 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 Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) 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 Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) 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 Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) 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 Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) 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 USCIS. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a US Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) photo cost in the UK?

£6.99 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: USCIS

Read the rules on the authority's website: USCIS (uscis.gov).