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Expert verifiedAre you planning on moving to the US? In this case, you may need to obtain an American visa. Discover everything you need to know about US visa photos, including their finer details (e.g., what you’re allowed to wear) and where to get them in person and online.
Regardless of the visa type you need (i.e., immigrant US visa, non-immigrant, and the one from the DV Program), the official regulations stay the same, both for printed and digital pictures.
Here, we will cover the US Department of State requirements for visa photos, as well as some useful tips concerning submitting your photographs or bringing one to your visa interview.
US Visa Photo Requirements: Explained
| Requirement | Prints |
| Size | 2x2 inches (51x51 millimeters) |
| Color | In color |
| Recency | Last 6 months |
| Image clarity | Clear and sharp, without visible blurs |
| Filters | No filters allowed |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Print Quality | High-quality |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Digital Alterations | No alterations allowed |
📝 Note #1: The online applications for visa Form DS-160, DS-1648, and the DV Program require you to submit a digital image. It must meet the following requirements:
You can also scan a printed visa photograph but remember to do so at a resolution of 300 DPI.
📝 Note #2: Apart from a digital visa photo, you must also bring two identical photos to your interview. The images should follow the regulations presented in the table above.
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