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US Visa Photo from Bangladesh (2×2 Inch / 51×51mm)

Updated May 2026 · For Bangladeshi applicants · DS-160 240 KB

⚠ Wrong size from Bangladeshi passport

Bangladeshi passport: 45×55 mm rectangular. US visa: 51×51 mm square. Different size and aspect ratio. Not interchangeable.

US visa photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square, plain white background, per the US Department of State. The DS-160 online portal caps file size at 240 KB JPEG. Same format at US Embassy Dhaka.

Spec at a glance

Size	2×2 inch = 51×51 mm (square)
Pixels (DS-160 portal)	600×600 to 1200×1200 px
File format	JPEG only
File size cap	240 KB maximum (strict)
Background	Plain white only
Glasses	Not allowed (banned Nov 2016)
AI retouching	Not allowed (banned Jan 2026)
Photo age	Last 6 months

US Embassy in Bangladesh

US Embassy Dhaka (Madani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave) — only US diplomatic presence in Bangladesh. Applicants from Chittagong, Sylhet, and elsewhere travel to Dhaka для visa interviews.

Where to get the photo in Bangladesh

Photo studio near US Embassy Dhaka (BDT 400-800). Photo studios в Baridhara area know the 2×2 inch US spec.
Local studio (BDT 150-400). Specify "US visa 2×2 inch square, 51×51 mm, plain white background". Bangladeshi studios default к 45×55 mm passport — need explicit instructions for square US format.
Free online tool at home (BDT 0). IDPhotoSnap US visa tool — 51×51 mm square + DS-160 compliant ≤240 KB JPEG + print-ready PDF.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong size (45×55 mm Bangladeshi passport) — most common rejection.
File size over 240 KB — DS-160 silently fails.
Wrong file format — DS-160 accepts JPEG only.
Background not pure white — off-white rejected.
Glasses worn — banned November 2016.
AI retouching — banned January 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the US visa photo size for Bangladeshi applicants?

US visa photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square with a plain white background, per the US Department of State. This is DIFFERENT from Bangladeshi passport (45×55 mm rectangular) — wrong size will be rejected. Format applies at US Embassy Dhaka.

Where is the US Embassy in Bangladesh?

The US Embassy is located at Madani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, Dhaka 1212. All US visa interviews для Bangladeshi citizens take place here. There are no other US consulates in Bangladesh — applicants from Chittagong, Sylhet, and elsewhere travel to Dhaka.

How is the US visa photo different from a Bangladeshi passport photo?

Bangladeshi passport photos are 45×55 mm rectangular. US visa photos are 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) SQUARE. Different size, different aspect ratio. NOT interchangeable. Always get a separate 2×2 inch square photo for the US visa application.

What is the DS-160 240 KB file size limit?

The US DS-160 nonimmigrant visa online application caps photo uploads at 240 KB maximum. Most photo tools export 600×600 JPEG at 350-500 KB which silently fails. Our tool produces DS-160 portal-compliant JPEG at 600×600 pixels under 240 KB. JPEG only (PNG / HEIC rejected), pure white background.

Can I wear glasses in a US visa photo?

No. US Department of State prohibited glasses in visa photos since November 2016. Religious head covering is permitted if facial features (chin to forehead, both sides of face) clearly visible.

How many US visa photos do I need at the appointment?

You need 1 digital photo uploaded to DS-160 online + 1 physical printed photo to bring to the US Embassy Dhaka interview. Our print-ready PDF lays out 6 photos per A4 sheet.

I am applying for US B1/B2 tourist visa from Bangladesh — does this photo work for F1, H1B?

Yes. The 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) format is required for ALL US nonimmigrant visa categories: B1/B2 tourist/business, F1 student, J1 exchange visitor, H1B work, L1, O1, K1 fiancé. Spec does not vary by category.

Are AI-retouched photos accepted in 2026?

No. Effective 1 January 2026, the US Department of State no longer accepts retouched visa photos (background editing, skin smoothing, lighting adjustment, color filters, AI-driven facial enhancement). Background segmentation and geometric cropping remain acceptable. IDPhotoSnap is compliant.

Free US visa photo tool (DS-160 compliant)

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