A1 PASSPORT & VISA EXPRESS CAN DO ALL TYPES OF PASSPORT AND VISA PHOTOS FOR YOU, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL PICTURES RIGHT HERE IN DC.
Standard 2×2 in Photos
Standard 2×2 in (51 x 51 mm) U.S. style photos are acceptable for U.S. passports and U.S. visas. They are also acceptable as visa photos for all the countries A1 is able to process visas for. These standard photos are also excellent for resumes, the International Driver Permit, press releases, advertisements, immigration documents, or social media icons. The photos come in a set of two originals and are printed on high quality glossy photo paper at 600 pixels per inch. 2×2 pictures are done on a walk-in basis, no need to call first!
International Photos
Photos that fall outside of the above range are special requirement photos and require an appointment as the head size must be more carefully measured and the photo must be cut at the exact specifications. Examples include passport or visas photos for the UK and Ireland (45×35 mm), or Canadian (50×70 mm) passport photos.These pictures are generally taken three days per week, when the photographer is in. Please call our office in the morning of the day you are able to come by.
Getting to Us
We are close to the corner of 14th. and K Street, a short block to McPherson Square metro station. There are plenty of street parking and garages. Sign in at the front desk and take the elevator to the 6th. floor.
U. S. photo Requirements
- Your photo needs to be taken in color
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
- It needs to be printed on high quality glossy or matte photo paper
- The head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin.
- To reflect your appearance, it must be taken within the last 6 months
- Taken in front of an off-white or plain white background
- Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera (no “selfies” or head shots)
- Taken with a neutral facial expression (or a slight natural smile), with both eyes open
- Wear clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis
- Uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, and camouflage attire are unacceptable except in the case of religious attire that is worn daily.
- Only wear a hat or head covering if it is worn daily for religious purposes. Your full face must be visible and your head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.
- Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
- Eyeglasses must not be worn – Effective November 1st, 2016
- The U.S. Department of State provides photo examples here
- Without eyeglasses
Non-U.S. Photos
It is best to check with the consular services section of your government’s website if you are unsure of the current photo requirements. It is best to bring your requirements to our office with you if it is a country we do not take pictures for often as this will help when we measure the head size and trim the photo. Below are some of the most common special photos we take.
United Kingdom photo requirements
We can take “Digital photos” for all countries
In addition to the regular passport photos printed on photographic paper, we are also able to take digital photos for all countries including Australia, Jamaica, Japan, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom and many more.the cost is $40 and it will be ready within 10-15 minutes. Please call our office in the morning of the day that you are able to come by and we’ll set up an appointment for you the same day.