Visa Photo Online
A visa photo is the identification photo submitted alongside a visa application — for an online form, a printed application, or both. Requirements are set independently by each visa-issuing authority and are not always identical to that same country's passport photo rules. Vekyo helps you prepare a photo sized to your specific visa application, entirely in your browser.
What is a visa photo?
A visa photo accompanies your application for permission to enter or transit a country. Some visa photos are uploaded purely as a digital file with a minimum pixel size (like a US DS-160 visa or a UK visa application); others require an exact physical print size (like a Schengen visa). Because visa and passport rules for the same country can differ — sometimes significantly — Vekyo treats each one as its own specification rather than assuming they match.
General tips that apply almost everywhere
- Check whether your application needs a digital upload, a printed photo, or both — the required size and file format often differ
- Use a plain white or light background with even, shadow-free lighting
- Keep a neutral expression, both eyes open, facing the camera directly
- Confirm the maximum photo age accepted — many visa applications require a photo taken within the last six months
- Never edit, filter, or retouch the photo — most authorities explicitly require an unaltered image
Exact size, head positioning, and background rules vary by country — see your specific destination below rather than relying on general tips alone.
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Prepared according to the published requirements — not a guarantee of acceptance and not government approved. Always verify the latest requirements with the official authority before submitting your photo.