United States DV Lottery (Green Card) Photo Requirements
The complete spec for a United States DV Lottery (Green Card) photo, and how to hit it at home.
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
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| Digital | 600 × 600 exact |
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| Head height | 50–69% of height |
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| Background | White |
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| Fine print | Digital-native spec: JPEG 240KB max; no scanned prints. |
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How to shoot it
- Daylight facing a window, plain white wall — see the lighting tutorial.
- Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
- Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
- Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.
Other specs
FAQ
What size is a United States DV Lottery (Green Card) photo?
51 × 51 millimetres (600 × 600 exact in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be 50–69% of height of the frame.
What background does the United States DV Lottery (Green Card) photo need?
White. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. Digital-native spec: JPEG 240KB max; no scanned prints.