Size requirements
From travel.state.gov digital image requirements. Glasses are no longer allowed except for medical reasons.
| Upload | Dimensions | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Photo (white or off-white background, no glasses) | 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 px, square | up to 240 KB |
How to use it
- Choose a recent colour photo, face centred.
- Press Resize: it is cropped square to 600 × 600 px under 240 KB.
- Upload it to the DS-160 form.
Head size
Your head should take up 50–69% of the image height, from chin to top of the hair. Start with a photo where your face is centred with some space around it.
Questions
Can I use the same photo for the visa appointment?
Use a photo taken within the last 6 months that meets all the State Department rules.