Photo Requirements for Guam Passports, Visas, and IDs
Getting your photo right for official documents in Guam depends on whether you apply for a U.S. federal document or a local territorial ID, and you can easily prepare your images using the tool above.
U.S. Passports for Adults and Children
When you apply for a U.S. passport while living in or visiting Guam, you must follow strict federal guidelines for your application photo. The official size for a U.S. passport photo is 51x51 mm[1].
Your head must be centered properly within the frame, and your head height from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must measure between 25 and 35 mm[1]. When you finish preparing your image, you must submit these specific passport photos in a printed format[1].
These exact official standards apply equally to adults, children, and infants, meaning a U.S. child or baby passport photo must also measure 51x51 mm with a head height of 25 to 35 mm and be printed out for submission[1].
Guam Driver Licenses and Identification Cards
Territorial identification documents issued locally in Guam follow different sizing and submission standards than federal U.S. documents. For a Guam driver's license photo, the required size is 35x45 mm[2].
A 35×45 mm photo is a common size for a Guam driver’s license; the verified facts do not identify a single official size or head-height rule. The photo is submitted as a print[2].
A 35×45 mm photo is a common size for a Guam identification card, and the photo is submitted as a print[2].
Temporary Foreign Worker IDs and Firearms Cards
The supplied facts list 35×45 mm as a common photo size for a Guam temporary foreign worker ID badge[3].
For this temporary worker badge, the official head height requirement is not set, and you must provide a printed copy for your application[3].
A 35×45 mm photo is a common size for a Guam firearms identification card, and the verified facts list print submission[4].
U.S. Visitor Visas and Permanent Resident Cards
If you are dealing with federal immigration or travel authorizations while in Guam, you must pay close attention to whether your photo needs to be printed or digital. A U.S. visitor visa photo requires a size of 51x51 mm with a head height measuring between 25 and 35 mm[5].
For a visitor visa, you can complete your submission using either printed or digital formats[5].
The supplied facts list 35×45 mm as a common size for a U.S. permanent resident card photo and digital submission. Source[6] does not establish a photo-size or head-height rule; check the current application instructions.
Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo at Home
Preparing your photos at home can save you both time and extra expenses before you visit an official office or print kiosk. You can take your own picture by standing directly facing a bright window to create clear, even lighting across your face without harsh shadows.
Ask a trusted friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of attempting a difficult handheld selfie. Keep the camera steady at your exact eye level, positioned about one to one and a half meters away from your face.
Once you capture a clear image, you can use the tool above to crop your photo to the correct official dimensions before printing it out as a standard 4x6-inch sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo do I need for a U.S. passport in Guam?
You need a photo that measures 51x51 mm with a head height between 25 and 35 mm[1].
Can I submit digital photos for a Guam driver license?
No, Guam driver license photos must be submitted in a printed format[2].
What is the size for a Guam firearms identification card photo?
The photo size is 35x45 mm[4].
Do I need a specific head height for a permanent resident card photo?
The official head height requirement is not set for a permanent resident card photo[6].