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Create Your US Visa Photo Online for Free

Getting your US visa photo just got a whole lot easier. With our user-friendly online service, you can simply upload a photo from your smartphone, and we’ll turn it into a perfectly-sized visa photo that meets all official requirements. Plus, we guarantee 100% acceptance of your photos.

Why Choose Our Service?

US visa photo

Source: official website travel.state.gov

Get photo for: US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 px, 51x51mm)

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Protection and security of your dataю Online service for processing photos from your phone for official government documents using artificial intelligence and official

How to Create Your US Visa Photo

Creating your own US visa photo at home is simple and convenient. Follow these steps:

Choose your country (United States). Select the type of document (US Visa 2x2 inch).

Take a photo using your smartphone or digital camera. Upload the photo to our US visa photo maker, following the biometric guidelines.

Our platform automatically optimizes your photo for proper lighting, centering, and other criteria.

Download the optimized photo for use in your visa application.

US Visa Photo Requirements

To ensure your US visa application is successful, follow these guidelines:

  • Size The photo should be 2x2 inches (600x600 pixels).
  • Background Use a plain white or off-white background.
  • Expression Maintain a neutral expression.
  • Attire Avoid glasses, headgear, and uniforms unless for religious reasons.
  • Quality Ensure high resolution (at least 300 DPI) and proper lighting without shadows.

Detailed Requirements

Image Definition Parameters

Photo Quality

Clear and well-focused, without blur or noise

Minimum of 300 DPI

Between 1 MB and 15 MB

Plain white or off-white, no shadows

Taking Your US Visa Photo at Home

  • Ensure good lighting and a plain background.
  • Stand 5-7 feet away from the camera.
  • Use a tripod or ask someone to take the photo for you.
  • Stand straight with a neutral expression
  • Avoid shadows and ensure even lighting

Upload and Process

  • Use our platform to upload and process your photo
  • Download the final image for use

Tips for Taking Photos of Babies and Kids

Photographing children and infants for visa photos follows most of the same guidelines. Here are some tips:

  • For Newborns: Lay the baby on a white sheet and take the photo from above.
  • For Older Babies: Prop them up in a chair against a white sheet.

Tools and Features

Trim your photo to the correct size

Adjust the photo dimensions as needed

Background Removal

Automatically remove non-neutral backgrounds

Automatic-adjustment

Optimize brightness, color, and contrast with one click

Printing Your Digital US Visa Photo

For best results, print your digital photo on high-quality matte or glossy paper. Use a dedicated photo service or our custom tool for at-home printing.

Where to Get a US Visa Photo

Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid offer quick visa photo services for around $15.

Shipping Centers

UPS, FedEx, and local shipping centers.

Post Offices

Post offices often offer passport and visa photo services for the same price tag - approximately $15.

Retail Stores

Many retail locations have kiosks for taking passport and visa photos at competitive prices.

  • How many photos are required for a US Visa application? You only need to submit one photo with your US Visa application, though you should ensure it is of high quality and meets all specifications.
  • What are the usual visa photo prices? Expect to pay around $15 at pharmacies, shipping centers, and retail stores. Professional photographer fees will vary.
  • How do I ensure my visa picture meets official requirements? Review the requirements laid out by the State Department and use a visa photo template to ensure correct positioning and size.
  • What is the recommended method for capturing a digital visa photo? Use balanced lighting, avoid shadows, use a plain background, and take a high-resolution image with a neutral expression. Online services can help edit and format the photo to meet requirements.
  • How recent must my photo be? Ensure your photo is taken within the last six months to accurately reflect your current appearance.
  • Can a mobile app help create a correct photo? Yes, there are mobile apps designed for passport and visa photos.
  • How do I get a ready photo for my document using PhotoGov? Follow the steps on the PhotoGov website, pay the service fee, and receive a high-resolution electronic photo via email. For documents that offer free photo processing, simply enter your email, and receive the processed photo in 30-40 seconds.

Passport pictures for other countries

United states 5 doc..

  • US Passport 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)
  • US Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery (600x600 px, 2x2 inches, white bg)
  • US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2
  • US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 px, 51x51mm)
  • US Employment Authorization 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)

Popular Passports:

in-passport

  • Country: India
  • Doc: Passport
  • Size: 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
  • Online: Yes

gb-passport

  • Country: United Kingdom

qa-passport

  • Country: Qatar
  • Size: 38x48 mm (3.8x4.8 cm)

bd-passport

  • Country: Bangladesh
  • Size: 45x55 mm (4.5x5.5 cm)

Other goverment documents:

  • Country: Others
  • Size: 50x50 mm (5x5 cm)
  • Size: 26x32 mm (2.6x3.2 cm)
  • Country: United States
  • Doc: Employment authorization
  • Size: 2x2 inch

Passport Photos

All passport photos, other services.

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How it Works

How it Works Process Image

Image Details

Image Dimensions

Good Examples

Good sample image

Size & Position

  Good distance

Subject too close to camera

Bad sample image

  Head off centered

Bad sample image

Subject too far from camera

Bad sample image

Pose & Expression

Good expression

Good sample image

Subject is looking down

Bad sample image

Facial is not neutral

Bad sample image

Subject is looking up

Bad sample image

Glasses are not allowed

Bad sample image

Attire, Hats, Hair

  Good example

Head clothing covers portion of face

Bad sample image

Scarf covers portion of face

Bad sample image

Hair covering portion of face

Bad sample image

Shadows & Lighting

  Good lighting

  Inaccurate color

Bad sample image

  Shadows on the face

Bad sample image

Background and facial shadows and glasses

Bad sample image

Good background

Background not plain

Bad sample image

Resolution & Quality

Good resolution

Good sample image

Blurry photo

Bad sample image

Grainy photo

Bad sample image

Background and facial obstruction

Bad sample image

Background, lighting, position

Bad sample image

Face Obstruction

Good example

Object in mouth

Scarf covering chin

Bad sample image

Hair covering face

Bad sample image

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