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United States Visa photo requirements, checked privately.

A plain-English guide to the official digital photo rules, plus a browser-based preflight. AI background finishing is available only for the general-purpose ID preset and always requires your action.

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Official requirements

What the published guidance says

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The official digital image must be a square JPEG between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels.
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The file must be 240 KB or smaller and use 24-bit sRGB colour.
03
Do not digitally enhance the photo or alter your appearance.

Before you upload

Details that still need a human check

✓Neutral expression, both eyes open and no eyeglasses
✓Plain white or off-white background with no shadows
✓Photo reflects your current appearance

Private preflight

Check the measurable details before you apply.

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