Reuse picture for visa (US & EU)
US
I got one type of US visa years ago. I applied for a new type of visa recently. I used the same picture again for DS160 and it didn't give me any warning. Can I take the same physical picture to my appointment or should I get a new picture? On the internet I read conflicting information. US website doesn't seem o mention any rules like "don't reuse picture". Picture is old yes but I look the same.
EU
For Schengen visa, do I have to take a new photo for each new visa application or can I reuse them? These visas are given for much shorter amount of time compared to US.
Best Answer
One of the requirements for US Visa photos is that
The photographs must not be older than six months.
So no, you're not supposed to reuse the photo, assuming it was taken more than 6 months ago. Whether you'll get away with it is another question, but why risk it?
Source: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/photo-requirements-u-s-passports-visa/
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Can I use old photo for US visa?
How recent must my photos be? Your photos must have been taken within 6 months of submitting your application and reflect your current appearance.Can I take my own photo for US visa?
Your US visa photos must be: The US visa photo size should be 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The photo should be positioned in a way that the head is between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm) or 50% and 69% of the image's total height from the bottom of your chin to the top of the head. In color.Can US visa be rejected because of photo?
Photos can be rejected due to inappropriate dimensions, background, texture (matte finish rather than glossy), the number of copies, scanned instead of hard copy, spectacles versus no spectacles, or old photos (if your passport itself or any recent visas have the same photo that you brought for the current visa ...Are visa photos the same as passport photos?
Passport and visa photos are not the same. While they do have similar photo requirements, (white background, neutral expression, no alterations), their frame size varies. For a passport photo, you will need a 50mm wide x 70mm photo, and for a visa photo, you'll need it to be 35 mm by 45 mm.USA 🇺🇸 PHOTO Requirements 📸 PHOTOSHOP 📸 VISA 📋 DV Lottery
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