United States visa (DS-160) photo size and requirements
The United States visa (DS-160) photo is 51 x 51 mm, with the head 25 to 35 mm (top of hair to bottom of chin). Checked against the official source on 2 October 2026.
| Printed size (width x height) | 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 25 to 35 mm, top of hair to bottom of chin |
| Eye line | 28 to 35 mm from the bottom edge |
| Digital photo | 600 x 600 to 1,200 x 1,200 px, square, JPEG, colour (sRGB) |
| File size | 240 kB or less |
| Background | plain white or off-white |
| Who takes it | Anyone; no glasses (rare medical exceptions). |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months |
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Good to know
- The main photo page prints the head range as 22 mm to 35 mm, which contradicts its own 1 inch; the Photo Composition Template gives 25 mm to 35 mm, used here.
Official source
- U.S. Department of State: Visa photo requirements
- Photo Composition Template
- Digital Image Requirements
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