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

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

⚠ Wrong size AND red background both fail

Indonesian passport: ~35×45 rectangular. Indonesian visa/ID: often RED background. US visa: 51×51 mm SQUARE, pure white only. Red and rectangular both rejected.

US visa photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square, plain white background, per US Department of State. DS-160 caps file size at 240 KB JPEG. Format identical at US Embassy Jakarta and US consulates in Surabaya, Bali (Denpasar), and Medan.

Spec at a glance

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

US embassies and consulates in Indonesia

US Embassy Jakarta (Medan Merdeka Selatan) — main visa centre, capital territory
US Consulate General Surabaya — East Java region
US Consular Agency Bali / Denpasar — Bali and eastern Indonesia
US Consular Agency Medan — Sumatra region

Where to get the photo in Indonesia

Photo studio near US Embassy Jakarta (IDR 100,000-200,000). Studios near US Embassy know the 2×2 inch US spec.
Local studio (IDR 40,000-100,000). Specify "US visa 2×2 inch SQUARE, 51×51 mm, plain WHITE background (NOT red)". Indonesian studios default to red or rectangular.
Free online tool at home (IDR 0). IDPhotoSnap US visa tool — 51×51 mm square + DS-160 ≤240 KB JPEG + white background + print-ready PDF.

Common rejection reasons

Red background — Indonesian convention fails US spec.
Wrong size / aspect ratio — using rectangular Indonesian passport photo.
File size over 240 KB — DS-160 silently fails.
Glasses worn — banned November 2016.
AI retouching — banned January 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the US visa photo size for Indonesian applicants?

US visa photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square with plain white background, per the US Department of State. Different from Indonesian passport (~35×45 mm rectangular) AND Indonesian visa standards which often use red background. Format applies at US Embassy Jakarta and US Consulates Surabaya, Bali, and Medan.

Why does my Indonesian passport photo get rejected at the US visa interview?

Two common rejection reasons. (1) Wrong size: Indonesian passport is ~35×45 mm; US visa is 51×51 mm SQUARE. (2) Wrong background: Indonesian visa/ID photos often use RED background (required for e-KTP and some immigration documents). US Department of State requires plain pure WHITE only. Red is NEVER accepted.

Where are US embassies and consulates in Indonesia?

The US has one embassy and three consular agencies in Indonesia: US Embassy Jakarta (Medan Merdeka Selatan) — main visa centre, US Consulate General Surabaya (East Java), Consular Agency Bali / Denpasar (Bali and eastern Indonesia), and Consular Agency Medan (Sumatra). Visa interviews are typically conducted at US Embassy Jakarta.

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. Most photo tools export 600×600 JPEG at 350-500 KB which silently fails upload. 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 в visa photos since November 2016. Religious head covering is permitted as long as facial features (chin to forehead, both sides of face) are clearly visible.

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

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

I am applying for US B1/B2 from Indonesia — does this photo work для 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, 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. IDPhotoSnap is compliant — background segmentation and geometric cropping only.

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