US Visa Photo Requirements
Your photo is a vital part of your US visa application. Requirements are strict — the embassy or consulate has final discretion on acceptance. We guarantee our photos and digital images meet all published guidelines.
General Requirements (All Visa Categories)
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Color | Full color |
| Head size | 50–69% of image height from chin to top of head |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Expression | Neutral, both eyes open, facing directly at camera |
| Attire | Normal daily clothing — no uniforms (religious attire worn daily is allowed) |
| Headwear | Not permitted unless worn daily for religious purposes. Full face must be visible; no shadows cast on the face. |
| Eyeglasses | No longer allowed, except when removal is medically impossible (requires signed statement from a medical professional) |
| Hearing devices | Permitted if worn daily |
| Unacceptable photos | Scans of driver's licenses or other documents; snapshots; magazine photos; low-quality or phone photos; full-length photographs |
Non-Immigrant Visa (DS-160 / DS-1648) — Digital Image
DS-160 and DS-1648 applications require a digital image uploaded online. Walgreens and CVS do not provide these. We deliver compliant digital images by email, typically within a few hours.
Order a DS-160 digital image →
Immigrant Visa (DS-260) — Printed Photos
If you are applying for an immigrant visa using Form DS-260, you must bring two identical printed photos to your immigrant visa interview:
- Printed on high-quality photo paper
- 2×2 inches (51×51mm) in size
- All general requirements above apply
Official US visa photo requirements at travel.state.gov →
Take a photo at home
Plain white background, good natural light, camera at eye level, shoulders visible.
Upload your photo
Upload here or email it to us for free pre-approval before payment.
Pay and choose delivery
Same-day pickup at your nearest Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart — or digital delivery by email.
