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DV lottery photo (600 × 600 px)

The Diversity Visa entry form only accepts a 600 × 600 pixel JPEG of 240 KB or less. This tool crops, sizes and compresses your photo to those limits.

  • 600 × 600 px digital
  • White or off-white background
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Requirements

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    DV lottery photo requirements

    Digital file600 × 600 px, JPEG
    Head height50–69% of the photo height
    Eye height56–69% up from the bottom
    BackgroundWhite or off-white
    File sizeUp to 240 KB
    ColourColour photo, sharp and evenly lit

    Official source: U.S. Department of State: E-DV entry website. Rules can change, so check it before you apply.

    DV lottery photo: 600 × 600 px with head-size guide600 px600 pxHead50–69% of heightchin to crowneyesBackground: white or off-whiteEyes: 56–69% from bottom
    Drawn to scale. The red lines show the allowed head size, measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair.

    A bad photo is one of the most common reasons DV entries are disqualified, and you won't find out until results are released. The rules: a square colour JPEG, exactly 600 × 600 pixels, no larger than 240 KB, head between 50% and 69% of the image height, plain white or off-white background.

    Every person on the entry needs their own photo, including your spouse and each child, even babies. Group photos and old photos are not accepted, and using the same photo as a previous year's entry can disqualify you.

    How to take the photo

    1. Find a plain, light wall

      Stand about half a metre in front of it so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall around your head.

    2. Face the light

      Daylight from a window in front of you works best. Avoid overhead lights that cast shadows under the eyes.

    3. Have someone take it at eye level

      The camera should be about 1.2 m (4 ft) away, level with your eyes. Leave space above your head and include your shoulders.

    4. Crop it here

      Add the photo above, check that the top of your head and your chin sit on the red lines, and download.

    Tips for this document

    • Use a new photo taken in the last 6 months.
    • No glasses, no hats, and no heavy edits or filters.
    • Check the downloaded file size: the tool shows it next to the photo.

    Common reasons photos are rejected

    • Correct
    • Head too small
    • Head too large
    • Head tilted
    • Shadow behind
    • Busy background

    Questions people ask

    What happens if my DV photo is wrong?

    The form may refuse the upload. If it accepts a photo that breaks the rules, the entry can be disqualified later, even if it is selected.

    Do children need their own DV photo?

    Yes. Every family member listed on the entry needs a separate photo that meets the same rules.