US Visa Photo Requirements: 2×2 Inch Guide

US Visa Photo Dimensions

US visa and passport photos must be exactly 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) square. The photo must show a full face, front view, with a plain white or off-white background. The head must be centered in the frame and measure between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches (25-35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

Pixel Requirements

For digital submission, the US State Department requires a minimum resolution of 600 × 600 pixels. For printed photos, the resolution should be 300 DPI or higher. Our tool generates photos at 300 DPI (1200 × 1200 pixels for 2×2 inch prints), exceeding the minimum requirements.

Photo Requirements Checklist

• • Taken within the last 6 months
• • 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) square
• • Plain white or off-white background
• • Full face, front view, both eyes open
• • Neutral facial expression or natural smile
• • No glasses (unless medically necessary)
• • No hats or head coverings (unless religious)
• • Even lighting with no shadows on face or background

How Many 2×2 Photos Fit on A4?

On a standard A4 sheet (210 × 297 mm), you can fit up to 15 passport-sized photos at 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) each, depending on your spacing and margin settings. Our tool automatically calculates and arranges the optimal layout with cutting marks for easy trimming.

Create Your US Visa Photo

Use our free tool to create US visa photos. Upload your photo, select "US Visa/Passport" from the preset menu, and download a print-ready 300 DPI PDF with multiple copies on an A4 sheet.