Green Card / DV Lottery Photo — 600×600 px Digital Standard

Name: US Green Card / DV Lottery
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The US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery / Green Card draw) entry is fully digital: the photo must be a 600×600 pixel square JPEG of at most 240 KB, head height 50–69% of the frame, white/off-white background. The most critical rule: re-uploading a photo used in previous years is grounds for disqualification.

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Example 600×600 pixel square Green Card DV Lottery photo, white background, 50-69% head-ratio lines

Key takeaways

600×600 px square JPEG, max 240 KB — the E-DV portal accepts no other format
Head height 50–69% of the frame; eyes within the 56–69% band from the bottom
REUSING a photo from a previous DV entry = disqualification
A separate photo for the spouse and every child under 21; entry is FREE (dvprogram.state.gov)

Where is it used?

Prepare the 600×600 pixel, ≤240 KB JPEG photos uploaded to the E-DV portal for the main applicant, spouse and children under 21 during the annual October–November US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) window; the 51×51 mm print for the winners' consular interview is produced from the same shot.

Technical specifications

Standard: travel.state.gov DV Photo Requirements
Authority: US Department of State (KCC / E-DV)
Digital format: 600×600 px SQUARE, JPEG (JFIF), 24-bit sRGB
File size: Max 240 KB
Head height: 50–69% of the frame
Eye band: 56–69% from the bottom edge
Background: White / off-white, shadow-free
Photo age: Last 6 months; NOT used in a previous entry
Glasses: BANNED (since November 2016)
Family: Separate photo for spouse + every child under 21
Entry window: Usually early October – early November (~1 month)
Fee: Entry is FREE (dvprogram.state.gov)
Print option: 51×51 mm (2×2 in) @300 DPI — interview stage

Requirements checklist

600×600 pixel square JPEG, under 240 KB.
Head height 50-69%; eyes within the 56-69% band.
White/off-white shadow-free background.
Photo taken within the last 6 months and never used in any previous DV entry.
No glasses; neutral expression, direct look.
Separate photos ready for the spouse + every child under 21.
Entry will be made only at dvprogram.state.gov (free).
Confirmation number saved (the only key for status check).

How it works

Green Card / DV Lottery Photo — 600×600 px Digital Standard — get it right in 4 steps.

Track the entry window: usually early October – early November

The DV entry is made only at [[ext:https://dvprogram.state.gov|dvprogram.state.gov]] and is entirely free. Sites asking for money are not official. Preparing photos before the window opens avoids the last-day rush disqualification risk.
Shoot every family member separately on a white background

A separate photo is required for the main applicant + spouse + every child under 21. No glasses, neutral expression, direct look. For babies: eyes open, no hands/supports visible in the background.
Upload the photo and get the DV check

The AI scores the head ratio (50-69%), eye band (56-69%), background whiteness and shadows against the travel.state.gov criteria, and auto-aligns the crop to the 600×600 square.
Download the 600×600 JPEG ≤240 KB and submit it to E-DV

The output is generated at exactly 600×600 pixels, JPEG and under 240 KB — leaving the E-DV portal no reason to reject. A 51×51 mm (2×2 in) print for the interview stage can be ordered from the same shot.

From your photo to delivery: how it works

Take Your Photo ~30 sec

Upload a shot taken at home with your phone; no studio visit needed.
AI Analysis ~1-2 sec

A 478-point face mesh checks head ratio, background, glasses and expression.
Auto Fix instant

Background turns white and the crop is applied to the official size automatically.
Digital Delivery instant

Download an application-ready JPEG matching the required size and file limit.
Print & Shipping 1-3 business days

Printed ID photos are shipped to your address (optional).

What Rules Must the Green Card (DV Lottery) Photo Meet? (2026)

Correct and incorrect Green Card DV Lottery photo examples: compliant 600×600 px square vs smiling, glasses glare and shadowed background errors — Correct (✓): white background, neutral expression, no glasses. Wrong (✕): smiling, glasses glare, shadowed background.

The US Diversity Visa program (popularly the **Green Card lottery**) is a fully digital entry with millions of registrations worldwide each year and consistently strong participation from Türkiye. The photo standard is defined in the travel.state.gov DV instructions: **600×600 pixel square**, **JPEG** format, **at most 240 KB**, 24-bit colour; head height **50–69%** of the frame, eyes within the 56–69% band from the bottom; white or off-white, completely shadow-free background.

The DV photo belongs to the same family as the US visa photo (2×2 inch square, same composition rules) but its digital limits are harder: the E-DV portal **rejects at upload time** any size other than 600×600 and any file above 240 KB. The Green Card mode of vesikalik.com.tr produces the output at exactly this specification — a portal-ready file downloads with no fiddling with pixels, format or file size.

Why Does Photo Reuse Get You Disqualified?

The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) runs **face-matching and duplicate-detection algorithms** across millions of entries every DV cycle. One of the most common disqualification causes is a photo violation: **re-uploading the exact photo used in a previous year's entry** automatically breaks the "last 6 months" rule and eliminates the entry. Likewise, duplicate entries (one person filing twice in the same cycle) are caught by face matching.

The practical takeaway: **a fresh shot is mandatory for every DV cycle.** If the window opens in October, a frame taken in September–October is the safest choice. vesikalik.com.tr keeps the shooting date in the processing record; the risk of accidentally reusing last year's file disappears with a fresh analysis each year.

The E-DV Portal's Technical Limits: 600×600, JPEG, 240 KB

DV Lottery digital photo requirements — E-DV portal validation (2026)
Property	Requirement	Portal behaviour
Dimensions	Exactly 600×600 pixels (square)	Other sizes → upload rejected
Format	JPEG (JFIF), 24-bit sRGB	PNG/HEIC → not accepted
File size	≤240 KB	Above → upload rejected
Head height	50–69% of the frame	Automated + human review; violation → disqualification
Eye position	56–69% from the bottom edge	Automated + human review
Background	White / off-white, shadow-free	Eliminated at review stage
Freshness	Last 6 months + not used in a previous entry	Detected by face matching → disqualification

To sum the table up in one sentence: technical limits (dimensions, format, KB) are enforced **at upload time**, while composition rules (head ratio, eye band, background, freshness) are checked **at selection and interview stages**. The portal accepting your file does not mean the photo is compliant — a technically passing photo with a 45% head can burn a winning entry at the interview stage.

vesikalik.com.tr checks both layers: the 478-point face mesh aligns the head ratio into the 50-69% band, background whiteness and shadows are verified, and the output is **auto-compressed** under 240 KB as a 600×600 JPEG (with a binary search that minimises quality loss). For infant and child photos see the baby photo guide — in DV, a photo of every child under 21 is mandatory.

Family Entries: How to Prepare Spouse and Child Photos?

Besides the main applicant, a separate photo is uploaded for the **spouse and all unmarried children under 21** — even if a child lives in the US or will not travel. A missing family-member photo is among the most common mistakes that lead to a **visa refusal** upon winning. Both spouses may file their own entries; this doubles the family's chances (each entry lists the other spouse as a derivative).

Baby photo rules flex but do not vanish: eyes must be open; the baby can lie on a plain white surface or be supported in a white-covered seat — **the supporting hand must not be visible**. Pacifiers, toys and hats are banned. The baby mode of vesikalik.com.tr adjusts the head-ratio tolerance to the DV criteria and auto-fixes the crop.

What Happens After Entry? Results, DS-260 and the Interview Photo

After the window closes, results are typically announced in **May** on the dvprogram.state.gov Entrant Status Check screen — no e-mails or letters are sent; the only key is the **confirmation number** issued at the end of registration. Winners complete the DS-260 immigrant visa form and are called to a consular interview, where **two 51×51 mm (2×2 in) prints** and a new digital photo are required.

The interview photo should also differ from the entry photo (the 6-month rule applies here too). vesikalik.com.tr produces both the entry-season 600×600 digital file and the interview-season US-standard 51×51 print from the same account. For other digital-portal applications see the India e-visa and K-ETA guides; for classic consular visas the starting point is the Schengen photo page.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

Take a NEW photo for every entry year (within the last 6 months)
Use a white or off-white, shadow-free background
Keep head height within the 50-69% band of the frame
Prepare a separate photo for the spouse and every child under 21
Enter only at dvprogram.state.gov, free of charge

Don't

Do NOT re-upload a photo used in a previous DV entry or visa application
No photos with glasses (strictly banned since 2016)
No filters, retouching or AI beautification
Do not register through sites charging money as "Green Card consultancy"
No selfies or very close wide-angle shots

Good to know

FAQ

Should I remove glasses for the photo?

For Turkish ID cards, passports and most visa applications glasses should be removed; lens glare, tinted lenses or thick frames can cause rejection. Our analysis flags glare, dark lenses and thick frames as warnings. Prescription glasses without glare may be allowed for driving licences in some cases, but shooting without glasses is safest.

For which countries can I generate valid photos?

The wizard offers about twenty document and country formats: Turkish ID, passport, driving licence, Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, Russia, private security, firearms licence and ICAO 35×45 mm, among others. The AI checks ICAO 9303 plus country-specific rules (size, background, head height) and, when suitable, produces a print-ready ID photo in your chosen size. For unlisted documents use the generic 35×45 mm (international) or 50×60 mm (TR) format. Final acceptance rests with the authority.

What should I pay attention to when taking the photo?

Stand in even natural light in front of a plain light background (white or light grey) and avoid harsh side shadows. Face the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and no smile; keep your head upright and make sure hair does not cover the face or eyebrows. Wear plain clothing and avoid glare on glasses — our analysis measures each of these criteria automatically and warns you before you commit.

What are the visa photo sizes and requirements?

The most common international visa photo is 35×45 mm biometric; US visas use a 51×51 mm (2×2 in) square. The background must be white or a very light plain colour, the photo taken within the last 6 months, and the head should fill about 70-80% of the frame. Choose the target country in the wizard — the system applies the right pixel, DPI and file-size rules automatically.

Can I smile in a visa photo?

No — a neutral expression is required for visa, passport and official ID photos; smiling, showing teeth, an open mouth or raised eyebrows are grounds for rejection. Keep your lips gently closed in a natural pose and your eyes open and normally wide. Our analysis flags smiling, open-mouth and squinting cases as warnings automatically.

Do I need a paper photo or a digital file for visa applications?

It depends on the country: the US (DS-160), UK and Australia primarily want a digital JPEG; Schengen, China and Russia application centres usually also require physical prints. The safest approach is to download the single JPEG for upload and order a 10×15 print sheet with multiple copies for the physical requirement — our tool produces both from the same biometric frame. That way you have the file and the prints ready on appointment day.

How much does an ID photo cost? (2026)

Photo analysis and the biometric compliance check are completely free. Digital file and print prices are below — identical to the live prices in the order wizard.

Cargo: 100.00 TRY Prices include VAT.

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