verified Official Specification Preset
US Visa Photo (DS-160 / 2x2 Inch)
Dimensions: 2.00 × 2.00 in (600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI) • Plain white or off-white background
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tune Official Specifications
| Document Type | Visa |
| Physical Dimensions | 2.00 × 2.00 in |
| Pixel Dimensions | 600 × 600 pixels |
| Resolution (DPI) | 300 DPI (High Definition Print) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Background Requirement | Plain white or off-white background |
| Head Coverage Proportion | 50% to 69% of total image height |
| File Size Limit | 20 KB to 240 KB (JPEG format) |
description Overview & Photo Rules
Official digital photograph requirement for US Visa online DS-160 / DS-260 applications. Dimensions must be square: 600 × 600 pixels (up to 1200 × 1200 pixels) at 300 DPI, under 240 KB.
task_alt Step-by-Step Guidelines:
1. Image must be square (aspect ratio 1:1, 600x600 px).
2. Head height must be between 50% and 69% of the total image height.
3. Background must be strictly white or off-white with zero shadows.
4. No eyeglasses permitted.
5. Neutral expression with mouth closed.
2. Head height must be between 50% and 69% of the total image height.
3. Background must be strictly white or off-white with zero shadows.
4. No eyeglasses permitted.
5. Neutral expression with mouth closed.
warning Official Notice:
US Department of State strictly rejects photos with eyeglasses or non-white backgrounds. Check state.gov.
US Department of State strictly rejects photos with eyeglasses or non-white backgrounds. Check state.gov.