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DV Lottery Photo Requirements

Create a 600×600 pixel photo for your Green Card Lottery application. Strict requirements — wrong format means automatic disqualification!

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600×600
pixels (EXACT)
≤ 240KB JPEG
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Photo Requirements Are Strictly Enforced!

Over 50% of DV Lottery entries are disqualified due to incorrect photos. Your photo MUST be exactly 600×600 pixels in JPEG format.

DV Lottery Photo Exact Specifications

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Size Requirements

  • ✓ 600 × 600 pixels exactly
  • ✓ Square format (1:1 ratio)
  • ✓ Head: 50-69% of image height
  • ✓ Eyes: 56-69% from bottom
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File Requirements

  • ✓ JPEG format only (.jpg)
  • ✓ ≤ 240KB file size
  • ✓ 24-bit color depth
  • ✓ sRGB color space
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Content Requirements

  • ✓ White/off-white background
  • ✓ Taken within 6 months
  • ✓ No glasses allowed
  • ✓ Neutral expression, eyes open

DV Lottery Photo Visual Guide

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Head: 50-69%
Eyes line
✓ Correct

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

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Head too large
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Head too small
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Wearing glasses
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Dark background

Top DV Lottery Photo Rejection Reasons

Avoid these mistakes — they will automatically disqualify your entry!

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Wrong Dimensions

Photo must be EXACTLY 600×600 pixels. Not 601×600, not 600×599. Exactly 600×600.

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File Too Large

File size must be 240KB or less. Use our tool to compress while maintaining quality.

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Wrong Format

Only JPEG (.jpg) is accepted. PNG, BMP, GIF, HEIC — all rejected automatically.

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Wearing Glasses

No glasses of any kind. Remove all eyewear including prescription and sunglasses.

Photos for Family Members

Each Family Member Needs Their Own Photo

If you're including your spouse and children in your DV Lottery entry, each person needs their own separate 600×600 pixel photo.

  • ✓ Principal applicant photo
  • ✓ Spouse photo (if applicable)
  • ✓ Each child under 21 (unmarried)

Baby & Young Children Photos

For infants and young children:

  • • Eyes should be open (as much as possible)
  • • No toys, pacifiers, or other objects
  • • No hands (parent's or child's) visible
  • • Plain white background
  • • Neutral expression (not crying/laughing)
→ Baby Photo Guide

DV Lottery Photo FAQ

When is the DV Lottery registration period? ▼
The DV Lottery registration typically opens in early October and closes in early November each year. The exact dates are announced by the U.S. Department of State. For DV-2026 (winners entering the US in 2026), registration will be in fall 2024. Make sure your photo is ready before registration opens!
Can I use a scanned passport photo? ▼
You can scan a physical photo, but it's not recommended because:
  • Scanned photos often have quality issues
  • Getting exactly 600×600 pixels is difficult
  • Scan lines or texture may be visible
  • Color accuracy can be affected
It's better to take a new digital photo with your smartphone.
What if my entry is selected but photo was wrong? ▼
If your photo didn't meet requirements, your entry may be disqualified during the verification process, even if you were initially selected. This can happen at any stage:
  • During initial computer validation
  • During visa interview at the embassy
  • Your case could be terminated without appeal
Always use a compliant photo from the start!
Is the photo different from regular US visa photo? ▼
The main difference is in the file size limit:
DV Lottery 600×600px, ≤240KB
DS-160 Visa 600×600px, 240KB-10MB

DV Lottery has a stricter maximum file size. A DV Lottery photo will work for DS-160, but not always vice versa.

Other US Photo Types

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US Passport Photo

For US passport applications and renewals.
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US Visa Photo (DS-160)

For US visa applications (B1/B2, F1, H1B).
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Green Card Photo

For I-485, I-90 and USCIS forms.

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