Global Entry Photo Online
51 × 51 mm · white background · U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
$8.99 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
For a Global Entry photo, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sets the print size at 51 x 51 mm. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 36 to 41 mm on the print. The U.S. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Send us any clear picture and you get a Global Entry photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.
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 taken at the enrolment interview; bring your passport and a second ID, not a photo; 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 Global Entry photos
What size is a Global Entry photo?
Global Entry 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 Global Entry 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 Global Entry 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 Global Entry 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 Global Entry 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 Global Entry 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: 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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