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DS-260 applicants: bring two printed photos to the interview

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The DS-260 photo step is not the same as a DS-160 upload. The Department of State says immigrant visa applicants must bring two identical photos to the interview, printed on photo-quality paper at 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm).

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What the official rule says

According to the Department of State photo requirements, people applying for an immigrant visa using Form DS-260 must provide:

These are printed photos for the interview. Do not assume that a digital upload prepared for a different form replaces them. Some posts may give additional instructions, so read the appointment guidance for the embassy or consulate handling the case.

Check the print, not only the JPG

  1. Make two prints from the same final image.
  2. Measure each finished photo: it should be 2 × 2 inches.
  3. Use photo-quality paper.
  4. Check that both copies match and that the face is sharp, centered and unobstructed.
  5. Pack them with the other interview documents and follow any local post instructions.

A file can be 600 × 600 pixels and still print at the wrong physical size if the print service scales it. For a 2 × 2 inch print at 300 pixels per inch, the image is 600 × 600 pixels at actual size. Tell the printer not to “fit” or enlarge the sheet, then measure the result with a ruler.

Do not confuse DS-260 with DV entry

The Department’s photo page separately states that online Diversity Visa entrants upload a 600 × 600 JPEG of no more than 240 kB. Selectees later bring two printed 2 × 2 inch photos to their interview. Same print dimensions, different steps.

Are your instructions asking for a photo at the interview? Use the local embassy or consulate checklist as the final word. Photo handling can differ by post and case.

Department of State requirements checked September 23, 2026. Confirm the interview checklist issued for your post.