Northern Mariana Islands photo specifications
Photo sizes and rules for 1 document issued in Northern Mariana Islands, taken from the issuing authorities and linked to their official pages.
At a glance
The Northern Mariana Islands issue no passport of their own. Residents carry a U.S. passport from the Department of State, with a color photo of 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), a head of 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) and a plain white or off-white background. Applications are taken at the Saipan US Passport Acceptance Facility.
Overview
People in the CNMI use the U.S. passport. The State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual treats the Northern Mariana Islands as part of the United States for citizenship at birth since November 3, 1986, and it sets one photo standard for all applicants, wherever they apply.
Locally, the CNMI Department of Finance operates the Saipan US Passport Acceptance Facility. Applicants bring a single printed color photograph with the DS-11 application: 2 x 2 inches, taken within the last 6 months, without glasses or digital editing. Some renewal applicants can upload a digital photo online instead.
Photo specifications by document
Passports
| Document | Print size | Digital size | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | 2 Ć 2 in | ā | White or off-white, plain, with no shadowsā¦ |
Frequently asked questions
They use the U.S. passport, issued by the U.S. Department of State. The CNMI has no passport of its own.
The U.S. size applies: a color print of 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), head 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) from chin to top, on a plain white or off-white background.
At the Saipan US Passport Acceptance Facility, which is run by the CNMI Department of Finance. Its passport page lists contact details and opening hours.
No. The photo rules are the State Department's, and the Department of Finance page sets none of its own.
Nearby countries
Other countries in Micronesia:
Official sources
- CNMI Department of Finance. Saipan US Passport Acceptance Facility dof.gov.mp. Checked 3 November 2026.
- U.S. Department of State. Passport Photos travel.state.gov. Checked 3 November 2026.
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"Northern Mariana Islands photo specifications". WorldPhotoSpecs. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://worldphotospecs.org/northern-mariana-islands