US Visa Photo Size: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
Applying for a US tourist (B1/B2), student (F1) or work visa? The photo you upload with the DS-160 form is checked automatically, and a wrong size or background is a common reason for a fresh appointment.
United States · Visa photo
- Printed size
- 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
- Digital size
- 600 × 600 px
- File size
- Up to 240 KB · JPG / JPEG
- Background
- White or off-white
Specification updated 7 November 2026
Resize your photo to the US visa size
The official size is already filled in. Select a clear, front-facing photo, check the crop, then download. Everything happens in your browser.
Processed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Official United States visa photo requirements
Used for the DS-160 online application and at your US visa interview.
| Printed size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 600 × 600 px |
| File size | Up to 240 KB |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| Head size | 50–69% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair) |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed |
Rules your photo must follow
- Head (chin to top of hair) covers 50–69% of photo height.
- Eyes sit 56–69% from bottom of the photo.
- Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
- Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
- Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
- No filters, beauty mode or edits.
Need the background and head position fixed too?
Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a US visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official United States rules.
Face and eye line
Head size and position checked against the rules.
Background
Replaced with the colour the document asks for.
Ready to submit
Digital file and printable copy.
Already have a photo? Run it through this passport photo checker before you upload it to the application.
US visa photo FAQs
What is the US visa photo size?
The official printed size is 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm). The head must measure 50–69% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).
What size should a digital US visa photo be?
Dimensions: 600 × 600 px. File size: Up to 240 KB. Format: JPG / JPEG.
What background colour is required for a US visa photo?
White or off-white.
How do I resize my photo to the US visa size?
Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
Specification source
Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.