Free United States Visa Photo Maker (No-Login Required)

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Instructions for Creating and Modifying Your Photo for U.S. Visa Applications

The following outlines the procedures for generating and altering your photograph to conform to the specific size specifications mandated by the United States Department of State for visa applications:

  1. Submit your photograph in either JPEG, JPG, or PNG format, or capture the image directly using a self-taken photograph.

  2. Activate the “Transform” tool to enact adjustments related to the photograph’s dimensions and configuration, ensuring compliance with U.S. visa photo size parameters.

  3. Obtain and save your finalized photograph, prepared for inclusion in your visa application documentation.

United States visa photo requirements

Here are the United States visa passport size photo specifications:

  • Height: 35mm to 45 mm

  • File Size: < 120 KB

  • Photo format: JPG, JPEG, PNG

  • Background: White

  • Face Size: 80% of photograph

  • Borders: No

  • Recent: No more than 3- 6 months old

  • Face orientation: Full face, facing forward

  • Quality: clear and in focus

  • Facial expression: Neutral, no smiling

Note: VisaFast visa photo tool takes care of all the above specifications automatically to make your application process smooth. VisaFast ensures your photo is perfect for submission, even for minors.

United States Visa Photo Requirements for Minors

  1. For infants under one year of age, it is acceptable if the child’s eyes are closed.
  2. A clear, frontal photograph is mandatory.
  3. The photograph must depict the child alone, with the mouth closed and a neutral facial expression.
  4. The photograph must not include any toys or include other individuals.
  5. The photograph should be of high quality.

United States Visa Photograph Requirements:

  1. The photograph requires uniform illumination and brightness.

  2. The photograph must have been taken within the last 3 months days.

  3. Facial expressions should be neutral, with a closed mouth.

  4. The image must be of high quality, sharply focused, and free from pixelation.

  5. Shoulders and head hair must be fully visible.

  6. The photograph background must be entirely white.

  7. If headwear is worn, it should be dark in color, contrasting with the background.

  8. Eyeglasses, if worn, must not obscure the eyes – visibility of the eyes is critical.

  9. Photos with damaged features such as tears, creases, or blemishes are not acceptable.

  10. The eyes must be fully open and clearly visible, oriented directly at the camera with no hair blocking the face.

  11. Red-eye effects are prohibited; therefore, if applicable, utilize non-colored contact lenses when submitting.