US DS-160 VISA PHOTO REQUIREMENTSFrom Home
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US DS-160 VISA PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
Create a US DS-160 visa photo for your online application
Prepare a square digital photo for Form DS-160 using the U.S. Department of State photo requirements.
2 x 2 inSquare JPEG600 to 1200 pxMaximum 240 KB
How does our visa photo service work?
WHY CHOOSE US
A simpler way to get your US DS-160 visa photo
Why travel to a photo shop and pay more when you can create, check, and download your visa photo from home?
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Skip the extra cost of visiting a photo shop for a simple visa photo.
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Get helpful checks for common photo issues before you download your result.
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PHOTO GUIDELINES
How to take your US DS-160 visa photo
Use these quick examples to prepare a clear visa photo at home.
01
Keep the right distance
Hold your phone about 40 cm from your face. That is roughly an arm’s length away.
02
Face the camera
Keep your head level and look directly into the camera. Avoid turning or tilting your face.
03
Use even lighting
Choose bright, even light so your full face is visible without harsh shadows.
WHAT WE CHECK
We check the details before you download
We check your photo against the U.S. Department of State DS-160 photo requirements.
Face and head position
Facing forward with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
Photo size and crop
Cropped to a square image between 600 and 1200 pixels.
Background and lighting
Plain white or off-white background with no shadows.
Image quality
Checked for blur, glare, and a file size under 240 KB.
Final acceptance is always decided by the embassy, consulate, or issuing authority.
Photo review
A clear check before download
Face and head position
Neutral expression, eyes open
Photo size and crop
Square, 600–1200 px
Background and lighting
White or off-white background
Image quality
Under 240 KB, no glare
Your photo is reviewed before it is ready to download.
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Based on U.S. Department of State photo requirements. Acceptance of your image or photo is decided by the U.S. embassy or consulate handling your application.
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Choose your country, upload a clear selfie, and get a correctly formatted digital visa photo without another trip to a photo shop.
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