DV Lottery (Green Card) Photo Requirements & Online Maker

Print size51 × 51 mm
Digital size600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
BackgroundWhite
File requirementsJPG, max 240KB
Head coverage50–69%

2x2 inch square, JPEG, max 240KB, min 600x600 pixels. Strict digital requirements.

official requirements

Why photos get rejected

  • Wrong dimensions or head size ratio for the specific document
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • File size exceeds the online application limit
  • Photo older than 6 months, or low resolution / pixelated

Other photo sizes