United States visa photo size & requirements (2026)

Size and requirements at a glance

Exact values used by eikoro for the US visa (DS-160).

Photo size	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)
Required pixels	600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
Head height	50–69% of the photo height
Eye line	31–44% from the top edge
Background	Plain white or off-white
Document type	Visa
Print sheet	4 × 6 in and A4 sheets with cut guides

Photo requirements

• 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm), square
• Head 1 in to 1 3/8 in (25-35 mm)
• Plain white or off-white background
• No glasses, no filters, taken within 6 months

Also: Digital upload: JPEG, 600x600 px minimum

Before you print

eikoro exports the file at the resolution above and adds a 4 × 6 in or A4 print sheet with cut guides. Some authorities want a photographer's signature or stamp on the back of a physical print — if yours does, a home-printed sheet may not be enough. Check the official source before you print.

Official requirements: travel.state.gov. Rules can change — confirm before you apply.

eikoro is an independent tool and is not affiliated with any government agency. This page summarises published guidance; the issuing authority makes the final decision. Spec data last reviewed 23 Oct 2026. Spotted a difference? Email support@eikoro.com.