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VIETNAM E-VISA PHOTO
Prepare a US DS-160 visa photo
Upload one photo. VisaReady prepares the selected visa-photo format and shows which technical checks passed before you download.
Do it from your phone in about a minute — no need to book a studio appointment or make a trip to a photo booth or pharmacy. You keep the original; we adjust the copy.
Source: U.S. Department of State — PHOTOS · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026
6automated checks per photo
6free photo tools
10indexable visa & tool pages
1verified source-linked format
PHOTO MAKER
Create your US DS-160 visa photo
US DS-160 visa photo · 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · JPEG
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JPG, PNG, or HEIC · up to 10 MBNo signup · See how your file is handled
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Photo guide
How to take a photo that is likely to work
Review these quick checks before you upload. Examples are illustrative.
View full requirementsPhoto guide step 1 of 4: Use even lighting.
Step 1 of 4
Use even lighting
Face a window or soft light. Avoid strong side shadows, glare, and bright light behind you.
Good
Illustrative example
Retake
Illustrative exampleMove so light falls evenly across your face.
This result matches the selected document's published requirements based on automated checks — the issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision.
Processed on your deviceFace analysis and cropping run in your browser. No photo is uploaded for processing.
How your photo is handledShort-lived checkout session only. We do not log or analyse your raw image server-side.
Independent toolVisaReady is not affiliated with any government, embassy, consulate, or visa authority.
SOURCE-BACKED DETAILS
United States us ds-160 visa requirements
Review the selected visa-photo format before you apply. Values are rendered from the linked source configuration.
Photo size2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
Digital dimensions600 × 600 px (600–1200 recommended)
Resolution300 DPI
File formatjpeg
File-size limit≤ 240 KB
BackgroundWhite or off-white
Head positioningHead 22–35 mm, eyes 55–65% from top, front-facing
Glasses / eyesNo (must be removed)
HeadwearNot permitted unless for religious/medical reasons
Submission typedigital
Source: U.S. Department of State — PHOTOS · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026
What we can check automatically
- Portrait framing and face position
- Head rotation and eye-line
- Sharpness and exposure heuristics
- Output size and file type
What you should confirm
- Whether the photo is recent enough
- Local embassy or visa-centre variations
- Your application route
- Final authority acceptance
How it works
From photo to ready-to-review file
VisaReady prepares your selected Vietnam visa-photo format by checking the image, framing the portrait, and creating the configured output file. You review the result before you download.
We prepare the format
We detect the portrait, frame it to the selected visa-photo format, and prepare the configured output settings.
Review the checks
See what passed, what needs attention, and what we cannot verify automatically.
Preview and download
Review your free preview, then download the selected digital file or print sheet.
Your photo is processed for this task. See how photo handling and deletion work.
VISA PHOTO GUIDE
How to take a visa photo that is likely to pass
Use these practical steps together with the source-linked details above. They reflect common, general guidance for visa-photo formats — they do not replace the official instructions for your specific route.
Start from a clear, recent photo
A sharp, well-lit, recent photo gives automated checks the best chance of passing cleanly. Avoid images that are old, filtered, or heavily edited.
Take the photo against a plain light wall, with even lighting and no strong side shadows.
Frame the head and shoulders, not the whole body
Visa-photo formats are head-and-shoulders crops. Your head should be centred, reasonably sized within the frame, and your eyes near a consistent vertical line.
VisaReady detects the face, frames it, and reports which technical checks passed — on your device, without uploading your photo.
Match the digital file, not just the pixels
Portals usually specify pixel dimensions, a file format, and a file-size limit. Matching all three matters; fixing only the size but not the limit can still cause an upload error.
The Maker shows the actual output size (for example its real width × height) so you know exactly what you are sending.
Requirements can vary by embassy, consulate, nationality, application location, or visa route. Check the official instructions before applying.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
VisaReady provides format-focused automated checks. The issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision, so acceptance is not guaranteed.
BY COUNTRY
Visa photo formats by country
What is a us ds-160 visa photo?
A us ds-160 visa photo is the face and shoulders image required with a United States visa application. It is uploaded digitally to an official portal or printed for an embassy filing, depending on your route.
Requirements are set by the issuing authority. VisaReady shows which technical checks your photo passes on your device, in your browser, without uploading it.
How our us ds-160 visa photo maker works
- Choose a photo — select or take a clear selfie on your phone.
- We analyse it on your device — face detection and quality checks run in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
- Review the checks — see what passed, what needs attention, and what we could not verify automatically.
- Preview and download — see your free preview, then download the prepared photo when you are ready.
Why prepare your us ds-160 visa photo with VisaReady
Technical checks
Face framing, sharpness, exposure, and size checks reported transparently.
Private by design
Processing runs in your browser. We do not upload your photo for analysis.
Independent
Not affiliated with any government, embassy, or consulate.
Source-linked
Where data is verified, it links to official sources with a review date.
Official government sources
- U.S. Department of State — PHOTOSLast reviewed: August 16, 2026
VisaReady is an independent tool. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy, or consulate. Final acceptance is determined solely by the issuing authority.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The source-backed format is 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), square JPEG in sRGB, between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels, at or under 240 KB, white or off-white background, front-facing.