US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) Photo Online

51 × 51 mm · white background · USCIS (Form I-131)

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Rules last checked against USCIS (Form I-131) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The USCIS (Form I-131) asks for an US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo of 51 by 51 mm. A white or off-white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Head height from chin to crown is 25 to 35 mm. Lightly print your name and A-Number on the back in pencil or felt pen. The US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.

Photo requirements

US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo requirements
Photo size	51 × 51 mm
Digital file	JPEG
Background	white, also accepted: off-white
Head size	50–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Not allowed
Head coverings	Allowed for religious reasons. Head must be bare unless you wear headwear as required by your religious denomination.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Two identical colour photos taken recently, unmounted and unretouched; Printed on thin paper with a glossy finish; Full face, frontal view; Lightly print your name and A-Number on the back in pencil or felt pen; Needed for advance parole, refugee travel documents and TPS travel authorization; a reentry permit uses biometrics instead

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: the person is wearing glasses — No 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 Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photos

What size is a US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo?

US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photos are 51 × 51 mm. The head should fill 50–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo need?

A plain white background (off-white is also accepted), 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 Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo?

No. Glasses are not allowed in US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photos. Not stated by USCIS; removed to match the passport-style standard.

Can I smile in a US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious reasons. Head must be bare unless you wear headwear as required by your religious denomination.

Can I take a US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) 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 (Form I-131). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a US Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131) photo cost in the US?

$8.99 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 (Form I-131)

Read the rules on the authority's website: USCIS (Form I-131) (uscis.gov).