What size is a United States visa photo?

A United States visa photo is 51 × 51 mm on a plain white or off-white background, supplied at 600 × 600 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral or natural smile, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.

Specification at a glance

Rules that apply to this document

• No glasses (banned since 2016)
• No head coverings except religious

Can I wear a head covering?

A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.

Where these figures come from

Published by the issuing authority: travel.state.gov. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Common questions

What size is a United States visa photo?

A United States visa photo is 51 × 51 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 600 × 600 pixels (300 DPI), on a plain white or off-white background.

Can I take a United States visa photo with my phone?

Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 51 × 51 mm on a plain white or off-white background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.

How recent must a United States visa photo be?

It must have been taken within the last 6 months.

Can I wear a head covering in a United States visa photo?

A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.

How much does a United States visa photo cost on SGfoto?

The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.

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