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Official US Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2026) Photo specifications, auto-checked against the source below β upload your photo to the free checker to verify it before you apply.
| Spec | Value (official) |
|---|---|
| Size | 2x2 in (51x51 mm); upload 600x600 px |
| Output | 600x600 px |
| File size | JPEG, max 240 KB |
| Head height | Head height 50-69% of photo height (1-1 3/8 in on 2 in) |
| Background | Plain white or near-white |
| Source | U.S. Department of State β DV-2026 Instructions (verified β 2026-08-11) |
Taken within the last 6 months; front view, neutral expression, eyes open; everyday clothing (no uniforms; religious daily headwear allowed but must not cover the hairline); no text, logos or other items; no shadows or glare; file must be a JPEG no larger than 240 KB. DV-2026 Plain Language Instructions PDF (pages 10-12).
2x2 in (51x51 mm); upload 600x600 px. Head height 50-69% of photo height (1-1 3/8 in on 2 in). Plain white or near-white. U.S. Department of State β DV-2026 Instructions β the official page is linked on this page (verified 2026-08-11).
Yes. Stand against a plain background with even front lighting, keep your full head and shoulders in frame, and upload your photo to our free checker β it verifies against the official spec before you apply. No sign-up, and the photo is deleted after the check.
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