Embassy of the United States Kathmandu, Nepal

Your photograph must match the dimensions of the above sample, which is the same as the dimensions on passport application forms DS-11, DS-82, and DS-5504

Please furnish one photograph that meets the following requirements:

• Photograph must be 2" by 2" (two inches by two inches), excluding any borders
• Make sure the photo presents the full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm)
• Eye height must be between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28mm to 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo
• Photograph background must be white or off-white
• Applicant image must be centered and facing forward
• Photographs must be taken in color (NOT black and white)
• Position subject and lighting so that there are no distracting shadows on the face or background
• Be taken in normal street attire, without a hat, head covering, or dark glasses unless a signed statement in submitted by the applicant verifying the item is worn daily for religious purposes or a signed doctor's statement is submitted verifying the item is used daily for medical purposes

A Note About Digitized Photographs

If you choose to submit a digitized photograph, it must meet the passport photograph requirements or it will be rejected. Some printers will produce an unacceptable photograph in which the dots are seen, or the image is grainy. Acceptable photographs are printed on high-quality photographic paper, have a continuous tone image that is very photo-like, and show the subject clearly in focus.

Passport Photographers

Provided the photographs meet the specified requirements for American passports as listed above, any photographer may take them. The Embassy cannot recommend any specific photographer, or assume any responsibility for their efficiency, integrity, or reliability. Fees and the service provided are a matter solely between you and photographer selected.