United States Diversity Visa (green card lottery) entry photo size and requirements
The United States Diversity Visa (green card lottery) entry photo is 51 x 51 mm, with the head 25 to 35 mm (top of hair to bottom of chin (50% to 69% of the image height)). Checked against the official source on 2 October 2026.
| Printed size (width x height) | 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches; the entry itself is a digital file) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 25 to 35 mm, top of hair to bottom of chin (50% to 69% of the image height) |
| Eye line | 28 to 35 mm from the bottom edge |
| Digital photo | Exactly 600 x 600 px, square, JPEG, colour |
| File size | 240 kB or less |
| Background | plain white or off-white |
| Who takes it | Anyone; no glasses. A reused or edited photo can disqualify the entry. |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months |
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Good to know
- Checked against the DV-2026 instructions, the newest posted when we checked.
Official source
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