US Visa & Passport Photo (2×2 Inch / 51×51mm) — Free, No Upload
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United States US Visa & Passport Photo Requirements
| Size | 51×51 mm |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 600×600 px |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Open and clearly visible |
Full Requirements Checklist
- ✓Size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
- ✓Printed at 300 DPI minimum
- ✓Plain white or off-white background
- ✓Neutral facial expression, mouth closed
- ✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓No glasses (since 2016)
- ✓Head centered, facing camera directly
- ✓Face must cover 70 - 80% of the frame
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I in the right place — US citizen renewing a passport, or visa applicant from another country?
Both end up on the same 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) US photo spec. US Department of State uses identical dimensions for: (a) US passport applications and renewals at travel.state.gov, (b) all US nonimmigrant visas via DS-160 (B1/B2, F-1, H-1B, J-1, L-1, O-1, K-1), (c) Green Card / I-485 USCIS forms, (d) Diversity Visa lottery DV-2027 entries, (e) Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. If you are applying for a US visa from your home country, we also have origin-specific guides with embassy and VFS / consulate details: /us-visa-photo-from-india, /us-visa-photo-from-pakistan, /us-visa-photo-from-nigeria, /us-visa-photo-from-bangladesh, /us-visa-photo-from-indonesia, /us-visa-photo-from-vietnam.
What is the US visa and passport photo size?
US visa and passport photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square with a plain white or off-white background, per the US Department of State. At 300 DPI this equals 600×600 pixels. For DS-160 online portal upload the file must be JPEG, between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels, and UNDER 240 KB. The same 2×2 inch format applies for B1/B2 tourist visa, F-1 student visa, H-1B work visa, J-1, L-1, O-1, K-1 fiancé, Green Card / I-485, and all other categories.
What is the DS-160 240 KB file size limit?
The US DS-160 online visa application portal caps photo uploads at 240 KB maximum file size. This is below the natural file size of a properly cropped 600×600 JPEG at standard quality (most tools default to 350-500 KB). Our tool produces a DS-160 portal-compliant JPEG under 240 KB. The State Department also rejects PNG and HEIC — JPEG only.
I am applying for a US visa from India, Nigeria, Pakistan, or Indonesia — does this tool work?
Yes. The 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) US visa spec is identical at every US embassy and consulate worldwide. See our origin-specific guides: /us-visa-photo-from-india, /us-visa-photo-from-pakistan, /us-visa-photo-from-nigeria, /us-visa-photo-from-bangladesh, /us-visa-photo-from-indonesia, /us-visa-photo-from-vietnam.
Can US citizens use this for passport renewal?
Yes. The same 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) format applies for US passport applications and renewals at US Department of State, plus for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and other US government programs.
Can I wear glasses in a US visa or passport photo?
No. The US Department of State banned glasses in passport and visa photos since November 2016 — no medical or religious exceptions for ordinary glasses. Remove them for the photo session.
Are AI-retouched photos accepted in 2026?
No. Effective 1 January 2026, the US State Department no longer accepts visa or passport photos that have been digitally retouched — including background editing (beyond simple replacement), skin smoothing, lighting adjustment, color filters, or AI-driven facial enhancement. Background segmentation and geometric cropping (changing dimensions only) remain acceptable. IDPhotoSnap is compliant.
Is my photo uploaded to your servers?
No. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device — this matters for biometric data like a visa or passport photo.
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About the Author
Elena Dev, Founder of IDPhotoSnap
Elena Dev is the sole operator of IDPhotoSnap. Her work involves auditing the official photo specifications of 100+ countries against issuing-authority sources (embassies, government portals, ICAO 9303) and translating those rules into a browser-only tool that runs entirely on the user's device. The full 276-format specification dataset is published as MIT open data on GitHub. Source verification methodology and corrections policy are documented on the editorial standards page. Every article is written and reviewed by Elena Dev. Corrections: elena@idphotosnap.com.
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