SnapIDs

🇺🇸 DV Lottery Photo Online

Wrong photos are one of the most common reasons Diversity Visa (green card lottery) entries get disqualified, and you only find out after losing your chance. SnapIDs guides your camera in real time and delivers the exact 600 x 600 pixel digital photo the DV program requires, with the correct head size and a plain white background.

Each family member on your entry needs their own compliant photo, spouse and every child included.

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DV Lottery Photo Online requirements

Official specification: 600 x 600 pixels, digital JPEG

Dimensions600 x 600 pixels, square
Head height50% to 69% of the image height
Eye height56% to 69% from the bottom of the image
BackgroundPlain white or off-white
FormatJPEG, 24-bit color
Age of photoTaken within the last 6 months

Photo rules

Common reasons photos get rejected

How SnapIDs gets it right

Most rejections come from the wrong head size, a bad background, or glare. SnapIDs solves this before you even take the shot. A live coach checks your distance, centering, head angle, eyes, expression and lighting in real time, and only captures when every check passes. The photo is then framed mathematically to the exact 600 x 600 pixels, digital JPEG specification, and the background is cleaned to a compliant white, while your face is never altered.

Frequently asked questions

What are the DV lottery photo requirements?

A digital 600 x 600 pixel square JPEG taken in the last 6 months, head between 50% and 69% of the image height, eyes between 56% and 69% from the bottom, plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses.

Can a wrong photo disqualify my DV entry?

Yes. Photo violations are one of the most common disqualification reasons, including reused photos from previous years, wrong head size, and glasses. A compliant new photo for each entry is essential.

Does every family member need a photo?

Yes. Your entry must include a compliant individual photo of you, your spouse, and every unmarried child under 21, even if they are not immigrating with you.

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