U.S. visa application photo (digital)
Acceptance is decided by the authority
BrainDV follows the published requirements as we read them, but only the relevant authority decides whether a photo is accepted. Requirements can change. Always read the source pages before you submit.
Intended use
Digital photo for an online U.S. visa application (for example DS-160 or DS-260).
Output produced by BrainDV
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 pixels
- Side length stated by the source
- 600 to 1200 pixels
File limits
- Format
- JPEG
- Maximum file size
- 240 kB
Composition
- Head height (chin to top of head)
- 50% to 69% of image height
- Eye height, measured from the bottom edge
- 56% to 69% of image height
- Background
- Plain white or off-white
- Eyeglasses
- Not allowed
- Religious head covering
- Allowed for religious reasons, as described by the source; the full face must be visible
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 months
Known limitations
- The 240 kB limit is applied because the visa photo page states it for DV entrants; confirm whether DS-160 uploads use the same limit.
- Medical eyeglass exceptions need a signed medical statement; the app does not handle that case.
Sources
Authority: U.S. Department of State
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-composition-template.html
Sources retrieved on October 17, 2026
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