United States
US Visa Photo (DS-160)
Check the exact us visa photo (ds-160) requirements and create a correctly sized photo online. This guide covers the photo dimensions, face position, background, expression, and file rules shown below. Always compare the final result with the latest guidance from U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services Directorate before submitting.
Issued by
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services Directorate
- Photo size
- 600 × 600 pxalso expressed as 50.8 × 50.8 mm
- Head height (crown to chin)
- 50–69% of photo height
- Eye line (from bottom of photo)
- 56–69% of photo height
- Background
- White
Plain white or off-white background with no shadows.
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Headwear
- Allowed for religious purposes only
- Expression
- Full-face view, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, both eyes open; no head tilt. Photo must be taken within the last 6 months and reflect current appearance.
- File format
- JPEG
- Resolution
- 300 DPI
- File size
- Up to 240 KB
Good to know
- A physical 2x2in (50.8mm) print is also accepted/required as backup for immigrant-visa applicants (2 identical prints); mm dimensions are included alongside px for this reason.
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