Passport and Visa Photos That Won't Get Rejected
Nothing delays a passport or visa application like a rejected photo. The rules are surprisingly strict, and a phone selfie against the wrong background won’t pass. At Mail Stop, we take compliant passport and visa photos on the spot, so your application moves forward the first time.
Why DIY photos get rejected
The U.S. State Department requires a 2x2 inch photo, a plain white or off-white background, correct head size and position, neutral expression, eyes open, no glasses, and even lighting with no shadows. Many countries’ visa photos have their own dimensions and rules. Get one detail wrong and the whole application stalls.
How we get it right
We photograph you against the correct background with proper lighting, then size and print to the exact specification, whether it’s a U.S. passport, an Indian passport or OCI, or a specific country’s visa. Need a digital copy for an online application? We can provide that too.
Bring the requirements
If your visa has country-specific photo rules, bring them along or send them ahead, and we’ll match the spec precisely. For infants and children, don’t worry, we’re experienced at getting a usable shot quickly.
Make it one trip
Passport photos pair perfectly with the rest of your to-do list. While you’re here, we can help prepare your passport or immigration paperwork, notarize documents, and ship your application by your carrier of choice, all under one roof on Snell Avenue.
Stop by Mail Stop at 6017 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm). Call or text (669) 326-5883 or book at shipmailstop.com/book-an-appointment. One counter, one conversation, every need handled.
