Everything Indian citizens living in the US or applying for a US visa from India need to know about passport and visa photos for USA applications.
Create Your USA Application Photo| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Photo recency | Last 6 months |
Indian citizens applying for a US visa (B1/B2, F-1, H-1B) use the US 2×2 inch format — not India's standard.
Indians in the US renewing their Indian passport need the Indian 2×2 inch format with bright white background.
Both formats (Indian passport and US visa) happen to be 2×2 inch, but the background brightness spec differs slightly.
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Create Your Passport Photo — FreeThe most common mistake — using your India passport photo format for a USA application. They often differ in size and background color.
Both India and USA photo requirements prohibit glasses. Remove all eyewear.
Your existing passport photo may be the wrong size and format for a USA application. Always create a new photo in the correct format.
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