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The Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery rejects entries with non-compliant photos. Each person on the entry needs a recent square digital photo exactly 600×600 pixels.
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DV Lottery Photo requirements at a glance
| Photo size | Square, digital only |
| Digital / pixels | 600 × 600 px, JPEG ≤ 240 KB |
| Head size | 50 – 69 % of image height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Resolution | 300 DPI print-ready |
| Price on Passport Room | Free, unlimited, no watermark |
How to make a dv lottery photo in 3 steps
- Take or choose a photo — face the camera in even light against a plain wall.
- Pick "DV Lottery Photo" in the size list — Passport Room crops to Square, digital only and replaces the background.
- Download the digital file or a 4×6 print sheet and print at 100 % scale.
Photos that pass vs. photos that get rejected
Pass: sharp focus, eyes open and level, neutral expression, even light, plain background, taken within 6 months.
Rejected: shadows on face or background, tilted head, glasses glare, filters or beauty edits, hair covering eyes, wrong head size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DV lottery photo size?
Exactly 600×600 pixels, JPEG format, maximum 240 KB, with the head filling 50–69 % of the height.
Can I reuse an old photo for the DV lottery?
No. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months; reused photos can disqualify the entry.
Always confirm the latest rules with the official issuing authority before submitting — requirements can change.
Other passport & visa photos
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