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Size
| Pixels | 945 × 1417 |
|---|---|
| Size | 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) |
| DPI | 600 |
| Head | Chin to forehead is 50–60% of the frame. The figure from the shoulders to the top of the hair is 70–75%. The checker allows 50–75% so a full head of hair still fits. |
| Eyes | 50–68% from the bottom. The eye line is not published for this document. Placement uses an internal band and only warns. |
| Background | Grey or Grey or Grey |
| File | JPEG |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, eyes visible, no glare. No tint. |
| How recent | Use a photo from the last month. The national page allows six months, and the US consulate page says one month. One month is the stricter rule. |
Rules
The working file is 945×1417 pixels, printed at 40×60 mm. Chin to forehead is 50–60% of the frame. The figure from the shoulders to the top of the hair is 70–75%. The checker allows 50–75% so a full head of hair still fits.
Clear glasses are allowed when the eyes stay visible, with no tint and no glare. Use a photo from the last month. The national page allows six months, and the US consulate page says one month. One month is the stricter rule.
Do
- Face the camera with a level head and a closed mouth.
- Use an even light and stand away from the wall so there is no shadow.
- Keep the picture inside 40×60 mm.
Don't
- Do not crop the top of the hair.
- Do not use a filter, a skin smoother, or a photo of another photo.
- Do not wear tinted glasses or frames that cover the eyes.
- Do not print this on an inkjet or laser printer.
Price for this file
Digital $9.95. Bundle with a 4×6 print sheet $12.95. Up to three people $19.95. Shown for United States · USD.