US visa photo: 2×2 inches
Most US nonimmigrant visa photos follow the same 2 × 2 inch composition as a US passport photo. This page is a practical summary. Confirm the latest rules on travel.state.gov. PassPhotoSnap is not a government site.
Print vs digital
- Print: 2 × 2 inches, color, on photo paper when a paper photo is required.
- Digital (online forms): square JPEG; PassPhotoSnap exports 600 × 600 by default for the US size—resize or compress if your form asks for a different pixel range or a smaller file.
Quick checklist
- White or off-white background
- Head height about 1 to 1⅜ inches on a 2×2 print
- No glasses, no filters, no face retouching
- Taken in the last 6 months
Need the online DS-160 upload specifics? See DS-160 photo requirements.