US visa · digital photo

Required: ⁨US visa · digital photo⁩

Use a recent colour photo with a real white or off-white background. Head height should be 50–69% of the image. Check the official composition examples. Not for online passport renewal.

Dimensions

600 × 600 px

File format

JPEG

File size

0–240 kB

Prepared copy

600 × 600 px JPEG

Use this JPEG only for the selected digital application channel.

Photo readiness checks

Check focus, shadows, background, expression and head position. We check format and dimensions, and file size when an official limit is published. Acceptance is decided by the authority.

These are file checks only. Face, lighting, background, age of the photo and editing history are not checked.

Use a real, recent photo. Avoid filters, retouching and generated faces. Background removal is not approved for these presets.

1. Dimensions — Check focus, shadows, background, expression and head position. We check format and dimensions, and file size when an official limit is published. Acceptance is decided by the authority.
2. File format — Use a sharp, unedited portrait with the required real background. With your consent, we send a JPEG copy of up to 8 megapixels for processing. Your original stays unchanged.
3. Official requirements — Use a recent colour photo with a real white or off-white background. Head height should be 50–69% of the image. Check the official composition examples. Not for online passport renewal.

JPG / JPEG · PNG · HEIC / HEIF · WebP · ≤ 10 MB

Use a sharp, unedited portrait with the required real background. With your consent, we send a JPEG copy of up to 8 megapixels for processing. Your original stays unchanged.

Official requirements

Reviewed ⁨October 3, 2026⁩. Check the authority’s latest instructions before applying.

• Official requirements 1 · travel.state.gov