What size is a DV lottery photo?
A square JPEG of 600x600 pixels, 240 KB or smaller, in color, taken within the last six months.
Diversity Visa photo guide
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Every Diversity Visa (green card lottery) entry needs a digital photo for each person on the entry. The State Department disqualifies entries with photos that are old, edited, or the wrong format, so this is the one photo worth checking twice.
- JPEG, square, 600x600 pixels
- File size 240 KB or smaller
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Plain white or off-white background
- No eyeglasses; no filters or edits
DV entry photo rules
The DV program asks for a JPEG in a square aspect ratio, 600x600 pixels, and 240 KB or less. Each person listed on the entry, including your spouse and each eligible child, needs their own photo.
Do not reuse a photo from a previous year’s entry. The State Department treats reused or altered photos as grounds for disqualification.
Before you submit
Look at the file size shown on your download before uploading. If it is over 240 KB, the entry system will refuse it.
- One photo per person on the entry
- Recent photo that looks like you today
- No glasses, hats, or head coverings except for religious reasons
- Keep the photo you submitted in case you are selected
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use last year’s DV lottery photo?
No. The photo must be recent, and reusing an old photo can disqualify the entry.
Does my child need a separate photo?
Yes. Every person listed on the entry needs their own individual photo.