US Visa and Immigration Photo Guides
DS-160, DS-260, the DV lottery, ESTA and USCIS forms: which photo each one needs, and when you no longer have to supply one.
US Visa and Immigration Photos by Form: 2026 Guide
Which US visa and immigration forms need your photo in 2026: DS-160 uploads, DS-260 prints, DV entries, USCIS forms and biometrics, in one sourced table.
Read the guideRequirementsDV Lottery Family Photos: Who Must Be on the Entry
DV lottery family photos: a separate photo for you, your spouse and every unmarried child under 21, who is exempt, and the omissions that void an entry.
Read the guideRequirementsDV Lottery Photo Rules: Don't Get Disqualified
DV lottery photo rules: a 600x600 JPEG under 240 kB, a separate photo per family member, and the reuse rule that makes an entry ineligible.
Read the guideTroubleshootingDS-160 Photo Upload Error? Fix It in 2 Minutes
Every DS-160 photo upload error explained: what the CEAC check rejects, the exact file specs, and how to make a photo that passes. Pay only at download.
Read the guideRequirementsDS-160 Photo Requirements 2026: Exact Specs
Every DS-160 photo spec with its source: 600x600 to 1200x1200 pixels, 240 kB JPEG, head at 50-69% of image height, no glasses. Checked 16 September 2026.
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