Photo requirements
Digital Image Requirements for Online Application - DS-160.
Example of correct photo size
Photo requirements for printed photo
The submitted digital face image for the DS-160 online application must adhere to the following specifications:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the following requirements may result in rejection of your image by the online image quality assessment test or by a human reviewer. Photographs for US visas are not the same size or quality as photographs for Belgian passports.
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Image Requirements - Technical Specifications |
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Acquisition |
The image file may be produced by acquiring an image with a digital camera or by digitizing a paper photograph with a scanner. |
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Dimensions |
Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 pixels (width) - 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) - 1200 pixels (height). |
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Color |
Must be in color (24 bits per pixel ) in sRGB color space (common output of most digital cameras). |
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File Format |
Must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group ( JPEG ) file interchange format (JFIF). |
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Must be less than or equal to 240 kilobytes. |
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Compression |
The image may need to be compressed in order for it to be under the maximum file size. The compression ratio used should be less than or equal to 20:1. |
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Additional Requirements if scanning |
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If scanning the image from a paper photograph, the size of the paper photograph should be at least 2 inches - 2 inches (51 mm - 51 mm) square. |
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Printed photographs should be scanned at a sampling frequency of at least 300 pixels per inch. |
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In addition to adhering to the above requirements, please use the following checklist for your US visa photo:
- The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
- The photo must be clear, front view and full face and be printed with a white plain background. The back of the photo must not be waxy or have a self-adhesive coating. Photos that have a grainy appearance will not be accepted.
- The photo must be in color, but they may not be tinted.
- The background of the photo must be white.
- Dark glasses may not be worn unless required for medical reasons.
- The photo must be 5 cm by 5 cm (two inches by two inches) in size. The image size, from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), should measure between 2.5 cm and 3.5 cm.
- Head coverings may not cover any portion of the applicant's face and ears.
- We recommend a pleasant, relaxed pose in normal street attire, without a hat.
The following photographers are known to produce acceptable photos:
In the Brussels area:
PHOTO CAVELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Rue Edith Cavel 222
1180 Uccle
Tel 02/375.10.38
PRESS FACTORY
Place Madou 8
1210 Brussels
TEL: 02/217.51.17
LABO RIVER
Rue de Tabora 13
1000 Brussels
TEL :02/512.73.32
PICTO-ROYALE
Rue de l'Enseignement 6-8
1000 Brussels
TEL : 02/219.57.87
CHRISTIAN CARLEER
Avenue Rogier 423
1030 Brussels
TEL: 02/734.29.31
In other cities in Belgium:
ANTWERP
PHOTOLOGY BVBA
Nationalestraat 164
2000 ANTWERPEN
TEL :03/227.28.56
LEUVEN - TERVUREN
FOTO FRANSENS BVBA
Tervuursesteenweg 153
3060 BERTEM
TEL: 016/48.09.46
FIE VANDEVIN
Half Daghmael 5
2030 Herent - Leuven
TEL: 016/22.29.89
LIMBURG
Foto Frederickx
Hoogdorpsstraat 19
3570 ALKEN
TEL: 011/31.36.70
info@fotofrederickx.be
KORTRIJK
FOTOPAUWELS
Onze Lieve Vrouwestraat 5
8500 Kortrijk
TEL: 056/25.73.84
WALLONIA
TABBUSO SALVATORE
Rue de Gouy 7
7160 CHAPELLE
TEL:064/45.90.10
PRODIA DIGITAL LABO PHOTO
Rue des Viaducs 212C
7020 Nimy
065/39.40.40
WATERLOO
PHOT'ONE
384 Chaussée de Bruxelles
1410 Waterloo
02/354.89.12