Everything Filipino citizens applying for US visas (tourist, immigrant, student visas) 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 |
Filipino applicants for US visas use the standard US 2×2 inch format on the DS-160 form.
The Philippine DFA passport photo format is also 2×2 inch — the same size, which makes compliance straightforward.
DS-160 requires a digital JPEG upload: 600–1200 pixels, under 240KB. PassportSnap outputs this format automatically.
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Create Your Passport Photo — FreeThe most common mistake — using your Philippines passport photo format for a USA application. They often differ in size and background color.
Both Philippines 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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