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Photo Composition Template

Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in visa photos.

• Make sure the photo presents the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin
• Center the head with the frame
• The person in the photo should have a neutral expression and be facing the camera

Paper Photo Head Size Template

• Photo must be 2 inches by 2 inches
• The height of the head (top of hair to bottom of chin) should measure 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm - 35 mm)
• Make sure the eye height is between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo

Digital Image Head Size Template

• The top of the head, including the hair, to the bottom of the chin must be between 50% and 69% of the image's total height. The eye height (measured from the bottom of the image to the level of the eyes) should be between 56% and 69% of the image's height.
• Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 pixels (width) x 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) x 1200 pixels (height).

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