Getting a US Visa photo rejected can delay your application by weeks. Requirements for the DS-160 form are strict.
US Visa Photo Requirements (2026)
- Size: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
- Resolution: Minimum 600 x 600 pixels, Maximum 1200 x 1200 pixels.
- Background: Plain white or off-white.
- Expression: Neutral, both eyes open.
- Glasses: NOT allowed (since 2016).
How to Crop Perfectly
- Take a photo against a white wall with good lighting.
- Go to our Passport Photo Tool.
- Upload your photo.
- Select the "US Visa (2x2 inch)" preset.
- Align your eyes with the guide lines.
- Download the JPG.
Printing
If you need a physical copy, print the downloaded file on 4x6 inch photo paper. You will get 2-6 photos per sheet.