American Samoan Passport Photo

A U.S. Passport Portrait for Applicants from American Samoa

For an eligible applicant from American Samoa, the relevant travel document is a United States passport. The Department of State explains that people qualifying as non-citizen U.S. nationals can receive a passport recording that status. The photograph follows the U.S. passport process; it is not prepared to a separate national passport standard for American Samoa.

For applications using a paper form, the State Department requests one color photograph taken within six months, printed to the specified dimensions. A white or off-white background and a clear, front-facing portrait are central to the image. Review the photo requirements and framing before producing the final print, particularly if the original image was captured on a phone.

The Department of Legal Affairs in American Samoa encourages U.S. nationals and citizens traveling abroad to obtain a U.S. passport or other appropriate identification. Its departure guidance distinguishes passports from the territory’s Certificate of Identity, which is no longer accepted at TSA checkpoints. Choosing the right document therefore comes before choosing the photograph’s delivery format.

Use the photo quality guide to inspect a recognizable likeness, and keep the passport photograph with the correct supporting identity documents. A digital photograph for an eligible online renewal follows a separate upload workflow from paper prints. For international trips, consult the visa finder using the actual passport and nationality status involved, and locate relevant consular contacts through the embassy and consulate directory when a destination needs clarification.