Non-Immigrant Visas

Photograph Requirements for Applying for a U.S. Visa

Photo Appearance

  • The photograph of each visa applicant must be an unmounted full face photo, taken within the past six months.
  • A "full face" photo is one in which the applicant is facing the camera directly. The applicant should not be looking down or to either side.
  • The head of the applicant, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom, and from hair line side-to-side.
  • It is preferable that the ears be exposed.
  • Photographs of applicants wearing sunglasses or other eyewear that detracts from the face will not be accepted unless required for medical reasons (e.g., eye patch).
  • Photographs of applicants wearing head coverings (hats, scarves, or veils) will not be accepted if they obscure any part of the face, even if they are worn for religious reasons.
  • The key requirement is that the photograph clearly identify the applicant.

Photo Size

  • The photograph should measure 5 cm squarewith the head centered in the frame.
  • The faceshouldmeasure 3 cmfrom the top of the head to the chin.
  • Photos may be either in color or black and white and must be taken against a white or off-white background.
  • Photos should be printed without borders.
  • Photos taken in front of busy, patterned, or dark backgrounds will not be accepted.

In order to help you we give you the list of some photo shops that can do photos with these requirements.

Budapest:

Ágnes Fotó Bt.
Budapest, XII. Apor Vilmos tér 9-11. (tel.: 488-7308)
Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 950.- Ft, color or black and white photo (ready immediately)

Fényképész Rt., Mosoly Album
Budapest, VI. Nyugati tér 6. (tel.: 331-5734)
Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 950.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Fuji Fotósarok
Budapest, III. Szentendrei út 16. (tel: 387-4344)
Open: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, on Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 990.- Ft, color photo (ready immediately)

Lerner Fotó
Budapest, V. Molnár u. 12. (tel.: 318-1280)
Open: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM -12:00 PMand 12:30 PM -4:00 PM
Fee: (for 4 photos) 900.- Ft, black and white photos (ready within 1 day)

Maré Pixel Kft.
Budapest, V. Aulich u. 7. (tel.: 354-1129)
Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 800.- Ft, colorphoto (ready immediately)

Rátonyi Fotó
Budapest, VII. Madách Imre u. 3. (tel.: 352-0948)
Open: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, on Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fee: (for 4 photos) 1150.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready within 3-4 days)
(for 1 photo) 1150.- Ft, color photo (ready immediately)

Studio 808 Kft.
Budapest, VI. Oktogon tér 1.(tel.: 312-0636)
Open: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, on Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fee: (for 1 photo) 750.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Tarján Fotó
Budapest, XIV. Thököly út 150. (tel.: 363-1170)
Open: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, on Saturday 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fee: (2 photos) 1200.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Outside Budapest:

Ász Fotó Stúdió
Debrecen, Piac u. 39. (tel.: 52-316-763)
Open: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, on Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 1,200.- Ft, color photo (ready immediately)

Gyõri Fényképész Szövetkezet I. Számú Mûterme
Gyõr, Baross u. 22. (tel.: 96-322-734)
Open: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, on Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 1,100.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Gábris Fotóstúdió
Kecskemét, Wesselényi u. 3. (tel.: 76-494-224)
Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, on Saturday: 9:00 AM -11:30 AM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 1,200.- Ft, color photo(ready immediately)

Fotó-Videó
Kiskôrös, Kossuth Lajos u. 4. (tel.: 78-311-496)
Open: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, on Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 920.- Ft, color photos (ready immediately)

Fehér Fotó
Miskolc, Bajcsy út 2-4. (tel.: 46-508-022)
Open: Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, on Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 1,500.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Fotólux Czékmann Kft.
Nyíregyháza, Bethlen Gábor út 2. (tel: 42-316-896 or 42-500-987)
Open: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, on Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 750.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Fotó-Horváthné-Ózd
Ózd, Bolyki Tamás u. 15/B. (tel.: 48-480-799)
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 1000.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Pécsi Belvárosi Fotószalon
Pécs, Hunyadi u. 2. (tel.: 72-532-066)
Open: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday: Appointment can be made by phone.
Fee: (for 2 photos) 800.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)

Sooter's Fotó
Sárvár, Kisiparos Üzletsor (tel.: 95-324-709 or 06-30-9936-250)
Open: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, on Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: (for 4 photos) 1000.- Ft, color photos (ready within 1 hour)

Foto Uno Kft.
Sopron, Füredi sétány 11.(tel.:99-338-224)
Open: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM -12:00 PMand 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM,on Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 850.- Ft, color photos (ready immediately)

Fuji Fotócentrum Kft.
Szeged, Kárász u. 13. (tel.: 62-472-133)
Open: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, on Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 950.- Ft, color photos (ready immediately)

Kinga Fotó
Szombathely, Bejczy u. 1-3. (tel.: 94-314-632)
Open: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, on Saturday 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 850.- Ft, color photos (ready immediately)

Konica Photo Express
Veszprém, Budapest út 7. (tel.: 88-325-663)
Open: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM -5:30 PM, on Saturday 8:00 AM -11:30 AM
Fee: (for 2 photos) 790.- Ft, color or black and white photos (ready immediately)