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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.
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Get photo for: US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 px, 51x51mm)
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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:
- Country: India
- Doc: Passport
- Size: 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
- Online: Yes
- Country: United Kingdom
- Country: Qatar
- Size: 38x48 mm (3.8x4.8 cm)
- 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
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All passport photos, other services.
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Image Details
Good Examples
Size & Position
Good distance
Subject too close to camera
Head off centered
Subject too far from camera
Pose & Expression
Good expression
Subject is looking down
Facial is not neutral
Subject is looking up
Glasses are not allowed
Attire, Hats, Hair
Good example
Head clothing covers portion of face
Scarf covers portion of face
Hair covering portion of face
Shadows & Lighting
Good lighting
Inaccurate color
Shadows on the face
Background and facial shadows and glasses
Good background
Background not plain
Resolution & Quality
Good resolution
Blurry photo
Grainy photo
Background and facial obstruction
Background, lighting, position
Face Obstruction
Good example
Object in mouth
Scarf covering chin
Hair covering face
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