DV lottery photo source check
Checked September 28, 2026: the DV entry requirement is exactly 600x600 pixels, not the 600–1200 pixel range listed for other visa uploads. Photos must reflect current appearance and be taken within six months. Interview prints are a separate requirement. No rule-change publication or effective date was established.
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- Official source
- DV Program photo requirements
- Authority
- U.S. Department of State
- Last checked
- 2026-09-28
- Effective date
- Not found in official source
- Published date
- Not found
- Confidence
- official-source-check
Before
No dated change was confirmed in this pass.
After / current source check
The State Department's DV-specific instructions require a JPEG exactly 600x600 pixels and no more than 240 kB. This is a current specification check, not a newly dated rule change.
Snapfora action
Use the DV-entry preset and compare the exported file with the official DV-specific requirements. A crop or technical check cannot guarantee acceptance.