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Photo requirements · 2026 US visa photo size and requirements
A US visa photo must be 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) on a white or off-white background. Use the tool below to crop yours to the exact size.
- Size
- 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
- Head size
- 25–35 mm from chin to top of head
- Background
- white or off-white
- Max file size
- 240 KB
- Glasses
- not allowed (except rare documented medical cases)
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Other rules for US visa photos
- Print size 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm); head 1 to 1 3/8 in from chin to top of hair
- Digital: square JPEG, colour (24-bit sRGB), compression ratio 20:1 or less
- Scanning a print: 300 ppi, crop to exactly 600 x 600 px
- Taken within the last 6 months, in colour, full face, neutral expression, both eyes open
- No uniforms, no headphones; head covering only if worn daily for religion, with no shadow on face
- No photos copied from IDs, no snapshots or low-quality phone/vending-machine photos
- If the DS-160 upload fails, bring one printed photo to the interview
Frequently asked questions
What size is a US visa photo?
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm).
What background is required for a US visa photo?
A white or off-white background, plain and without shadows or patterns.
How big should the head be in a US visa photo?
The head should measure 25–35 mm from chin to top of head.
Can I wear glasses in a US visa photo?
Not allowed (except rare documented medical cases).
What is the file size limit for a US visa photo?
The digital file must be no larger than 240 KB. The tool lowers the JPEG quality automatically to fit.
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Source: official requirements. The consulate or passport office makes the final decision on whether a photo is accepted.