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US Visa Photo Requirements for Ghanaian Applicants — DS-160 & Embassy Accra (2026)
Quick answer: Upload a digital JPEG at 600×600 pixels, max 240 KB, square 2×2 in (51×51 mm) framing for DS-160. Interview at US Embassy Accra. Bring one printed copy if your appointment letter requires it.
Official sources: travel.state.gov · ustraveldocs.com/gh
Use this page if…
- Ghanaian applying for a US non-immigrant visa via DS-160 from Ghana.
Do not use this page for: Ghana passport photo guide renewal, applicants outside this origin country, or generic sizing without VFS context — see general US visa photo guide or Ghana passport photo guide.
US visa from Ghana is digital-first: DS-160 needs a square 600×600 px JPEG under 240 KB. A Ghana passport print at 35×45 mm will not upload — export the square file first, then print one 2×2 copy only if your embassy letter requires it.
US Embassy — Accra
After DS-160 submission, schedule interview at the US Embassy in Accra.
| Centre | Address / area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy Accra | No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra | Non-immigrant visa interviews |
| DS-160 portal | ceac.state.gov | Digital photo upload before scheduling |
US Embassy Ghana · travel.state.gov photo rules
Photo specification
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 600×600 pixels (square) |
| Physical equivalent | 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 240 KB |
| Head height | 50–69% of image height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Recency | ≤ 6 months |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
US visa is digital-first via DS-160 — not the Ghana passport 35×45 mm print workflow. A rectangular passport photo will fail DS-160 upload.
Printed photo or digital upload?
Digital upload is primary. DS-160 requires a compliant JPEG before you can submit the form. Export via PixID at 600×600 under 240 KB. One printed 2×2 copy may be required at interview.
What usually goes wrong in Ghana
- Using 35×45 mm Ghana passport photo instead of square 600×600
- File over 240 KB from phone original
- Warm-toned studio background instead of white
- Uploading before fixing shadows or head size
If you need a print for interview
Print one 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) copy on photo paper if your Accra appointment letter requires it. Digital DS-160 file and print should match.
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See also
- Ghana visa photo guide
- Ghana passport photo guide
- US visa photo — general
- US Visa doc specs
- Canada visa — Ghana
- UK visa — Ghana
Frequently asked questions
What size for US visa photo in Ghana?
Max file size?
Where is the embassy?
Print or digital?
Can I use Ghana passport photo?
Glasses allowed?
How recent must the photo be?
Why does DS-160 reject my photo file?
US visa from Ghana — DS-160 600×600 digital
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