Apply for a U.S. Visa

Photo Specifications

Nonimmigrant Visa applicants need to upload their photograph as per the required specifications while filling up the Visa Application Form DS-160 on the state.gov website.

You are advised to also carry a copy of your photograph to the Embassy / Consulate on the day of your interview.

Specifications of Photograph required for the Visa Application form

Kindly click on the following link to check the photo specifications
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

7 Steps to Successful Photo

• Frame subject with full face, front view, eyes open
• Make sure photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm)
• Center head within frame (see Figure 2 below)
• Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from bottom of photo
• Photograph subject against a plain white or off-white background
• Position subject and lighting so that there are no distracting shadows on the face or background
• Encourage subject to have a natural expression

Figure 2. Head Position & Placement

Digital Image
Head Size

The head height or facial region size (measured from the top of the head, including the hair, to the bottom of the chin) must be between 50% and 69% of the image's total height. The eye height (measured from the bottom of the image to the level of the eyes) should be between 56% and 69% of the image's height.

Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 pixels (width) x 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) x 1200 pixels (height).

Well-Composed Photos