What are the characteristics of a good photo? How do I upload it to the DS-160 application?
Upload the photo: Please follow the detailed instructions. You will need to have a photo digitally saved to your computer, pen drive, etc., in JPEG format (For example a .jpg extension file.) The photo cannot not be more than 1 MB. Select “Browse” and select your photo once you verify it meets the required parameters some of which are repeated below: 5 cm x 5 cm. Color with white background Recent photo (taken within the past six months preceding the appointment) The applicant must be facing the camera directly with ears and forehead exposed. The face should cover 50 percent of the area of the photo from the neck up. If you wear glasses, you should remove them. You should also remove earrings and/or piercings. The head must be uncovered, without the use of caps, handkerchiefs or turbans unless the applicant‘s religion prohibits the absence of a head covering.
