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US Visa Photo Requirements for Nigerian Applicants — DS-160 & Embassy (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 Abuja or Consulate Lagos. Bring one printed copy to interview if instructed.
Official sources: travel.state.gov · ustraveldocs.com/ng
Use this page if…
- Nigerian applying for a US non-immigrant visa via DS-160.
- You need digital upload specs and embassy locations.
Do not use this page for: Nigerian passport photo hub renewal, applicants outside this origin country, or generic sizing without VFS context — see general US visa photo guide or Nigerian passport photo hub.
US visa from Nigeria is digital-first: DS-160 needs a square 600×600 px JPEG under 240 KB. A NIS 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 & Consulate in Nigeria
After DS-160 submission, schedule interview at:
| Centre | Address / area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy Abuja | Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area | Non-immigrant visas — northern catchment |
| Consulate Lagos | 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island | Southern catchment — confirm on ustraveldocs.com/ng |
US Embassy Nigeria · 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 NIS 35×45 mm print workflow. A Nigerian 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. The portal rejects oversize files, wrong aspect ratio, and shadows. Export via PixID at 600×600 under 240 KB. Bring one print to interview if your appointment letter asks.
What usually goes wrong in Nigeria
- Using 35×45 mm NIS photo instead of square 600×600
- File over 240 KB from phone original
- Grey 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 interview letter requires it. Digital DS-160 file and print should match.
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See also
- Nigeria visa photo hub
- Nigerian passport photo hub
- US visa photo — general
- US Visa doc specs
- Japan visa — Nigeria
- UK visa — Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
What size for US visa photo in Nigeria?
Max file size?
Print or digital?
Where is the embassy?
Can I use Nigerian passport photo?
Glasses allowed?
How recent must the photo be?
Why does DS-160 reject my photo file?
Can I reuse my NIS passport photo?
US visa from Nigeria — DS-160 600×600 digital
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