US Visa Photo 2×2 Inch Requirements

Check the official 2×2 inch US visa photo size, white background, head dimensions, and create a correctly sized photo.

Official Requirements

Photo size
51 × 51 mm
Head size
Head height from chin to crown: 22-35 mm
Background
Plain white or off-white
Photo recency
Taken within the last 6 months
The official paper-photo size is 2×2 inches. Online applications may also impose pixel and file-size limits.

Create This Photo Size

The existing ID photo maker opens with the dimensions and background prefilled.

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Photo Requirements

  • Face the camera directly with both eyes open and a neutral expression
  • Center the head and include the full head from hair to chin
  • Wear normal daily clothing without uniforms, headphones, or wireless devices

Common Mistakes

  • Filters, retouching, or edits that alter facial appearance
  • Shadows, patterned backgrounds, or a non-white background
  • Incorrect crop or head size outside the permitted range
Official source: U.S. Department of State

Use this guide for the key US visa photo measurements, then open the maker with the 51×51 mm white-background preset.

How to use

  1. Review the dimensions, head proportions, background, and recency requirements.
  2. Open the maker with the dimensions and background colour prefilled.
  3. Before downloading, check the face position, image quality, and the submission system's file rules.

Examples

Basic example

Input

Open US Visa Photo 2×2 Inch Requirements and provide a sample value or choose the required options.

Output

Run the tool to generate a result, then verify it against your intended use.
Privacy
May contact server Avoid sensitive data Uploads only when needed

The requirements page does not upload a photo. An image is submitted only when you actively use the ID photo processing feature.

Frequently asked questions

It must be 2×2 inches, equivalent to 51×51 mm.

Glasses are generally not allowed except in rare medical circumstances supported by a signed medical statement.
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