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US visa (DS-160) photo requirements
The DS-160 online form only accepts a square digital photo within strict pixel and file-size limits. Here is the State Department's spec.
| Digital size | Square — at least 600 × 600, at most 1200 × 1200 pixels |
|---|---|
| File | JPEG, up to 240 KB, colour (sRGB) |
| Printed photo (if scanning) | 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm), scanned at 300 ppi |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Taken | Within the last 6 months |
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Photo rules
- No glasses.
- Head 25–35 mm from chin to top of head on a 2 × 2 inch photo.
- No uniforms or headphones.
- Religious head covering only, with the full face visible.
How to submit it
Upload it when you fill in the DS-160. Enter your name exactly as in your passport, and press Submit yourself.
Stuck, or the portal keeps rejecting it? A person from our team can check your photo and documents.
Questions people ask
What size is the DS-160 photo?
Square, between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels, JPEG, 240 KB or less.
My DS-160 photo upload failed. Why?
Most often the file is over 240 KB or not square. The resize button above fixes both.
Official sources
Checked 7 November 2026. Rules change — always confirm on the official site before you submit. Picforms is not affiliated with any government.
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