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USA vs India visa photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of visa photo requirements for USA and India, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
USA and India use the same photo dimensions for this document. The other specifications (head-height, background, glasses) may still differ — see below.
Specification table
| Attribute | USA | India |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm | 51 × 51 mm |
| Head height | 50–69% | 49–69% |
| Background | White or off-white | White or off-white |
| Glasses | glasses prohibited | glasses prohibited |
| Authority | U.S. Department of State | Government of India / Bureau of Immigration |
| Verification | Official — exact | Official — general |
| Last verified | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-17 |
