Requirements for Photo
on the NIV application (DS-156)

All NIV applicants must attach photographs that:

Are printed on a white background without borders. Colored or patterned backgrounds are unacceptable.

Were taken within the last six months.

Show the applicant facing straight forward, looking neither down nor to the side, with applicant's head centered in the frame and applicant's ears exposed.

Measure 50mm x 50mm. The applicant's head (measured from top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) must measure 25mm to 35mm; the applicant's eye level must be 28mm to 35mm from the bottom of the photo.

Are stapled or glued to the DS-156. If stapled, staples cannot touch the applicant's face.

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All NIV applicants must attach photographs that:

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