US Nonimmigrant Visa Photo (2×2 Inch / 51×51mm) — Free DS-160
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United States Nonimmigrant Visa (DS-160) 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)
- ✓Plain white or off-white background
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓No glasses
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US nonimmigrant visa photo size?
US nonimmigrant visa photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square with plain white background, per the US Department of State. DS-160 online portal requires JPEG under 240 KB. Same format for all subclasses: B1/B2 tourist/business, F-1 student, J-1 exchange, H-1B work, L-1 intracompany, O-1 extraordinary, K-1 fiancé.
Where do I upload the DS-160 photo?
After completing the DS-160 form on ceac.state.gov, you upload a digital JPEG photo (under 240 KB). At the visa interview at the US embassy / consulate, you also bring 1 physical printed photo. Our tool generates both — JPG for the upload + PDF with 6 photos per A4 sheet for printing.
Can I apply for US visa with a self-taken photo?
Yes. US Department of State accepts self-taken photos meeting the 2×2 inch format, pure white background, neutral expression, both eyes visible, no glasses, head 70-80% of frame, photo within last 6 months. Our tool enforces all rules automatically.
I am applying from India / Nigeria / Pakistan / Indonesia — see origin-specific guides:
Origin-specific pages with US embassy locations, common rejection reasons by origin, and currency pricing: /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.
Will my photo be rejected if I wear glasses?
Yes. US banned glasses in visa photos since November 2016.
Are AI-retouched photos accepted?
No, banned January 2026. IDPhotoSnap is compliant — background segmentation and geometric cropping only.
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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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