United States visa photo
Add a photo from your phone and get a United States visa photo that follows the official rules: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in), white background, head and eyes placed for you, ready to upload or print.
The requirements
- Photo size
- 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)
- Digital file
- 600 × 600 px, up to 240 KB, JPEG
- Head height (chin to top of head)
- 50%-69%
- Eye line, from the bottom
- 56%-69%
- Background
- White
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Taken within
- the last 6 months
- Official source
- travel.state.gov travel.state.gov
Rules read on the official page on October 17, 2026. Rules can change: check the official page before you apply.
How to make this photo
- 1Take a photo facing the camera in front of a plain light wall, in daylight, from about 1 m. Use the rear camera, held by someone else at eye level.
- 2Add it to the maker above: the photo is cropped to 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) with the head at the right size and the background made white.
- 3Download the file for an online application, or the print sheet to print at actual size on 10 × 15 cm photo paper.
Questions about this photo
What size is the United States visa photo?+
Photo size: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in). Digital file: 600 × 600 px, up to 240 KB, JPEG. Head height (chin to top of head): 50%-69%. Eye line, from the bottom: 56%-69%. Background: White.
Can I print the photo myself?+
Yes. Download the print sheet: copies at exactly 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) on a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) photo, with cut lines. Print it at actual size (100%) at home or at a photo shop kiosk, on photo paper, and cut along the lines.
Can I wear glasses in the photo?+
Not allowed.
Is my photo uploaded?+
No. The face detection, background and files are all made in your browser, so the photo never leaves your device.