In a good photo, the height of your head will measure 1-1-3/8 inches (25 to 35mm), or fill between 50%-70% of the photo, like this:

Your photo must show your entire head, from the top of your hair to the bottom of your chin. Face directly toward the camera and make sure your eyes are open. Frame yourself within the photo so that your full face shows. Head orientation is important when taking your visa photo. The maximum dimensions are 1200 pixels x 1200 pixels (height x width). The minimum dimensions for your photo are 600 pixels x 600 pixels (height x width). Your photo must be square-shaped, meaning the photo's height must be the same as its width. Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in visa photos. For further details on photo requirements please visit.

Your eye height, measured from the bottom of the photo to the level of your eyes, should be between 55% and 70% - or roughly 2/3 - of the photo's height. Your head height, measured from the top of your head, including the hair, to the bottom of your chin, must be between 50% and 70% of the photo's total height. If your photo does not meet the requirements, you will be required to submit a new photo before your visa is processed, even if the visa application system accepted it as a digital photo upload. Digital photos uploaded with your Form DS-160 must have been taken within the last six months, and must meet the guidelines shown in the image below: Submitting photos that do not meet these criteria can delay the visa application process. Your visa application photo must meet certain criteria regarding size and content. You will also be fingerprinted when you arrive for your interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the day of your interview. You should also bring a copy of your photograph to the U.S. When applying for a nonimmigrant visa, you are required to upload a digital photograph as part of completing and submitting the Form DS-160.

Diversity visa photo tool 2020