Will your Green Card photo pass?

Entries with a photo that breaks the rules are disqualified. We check yours against the State Department template in a few seconds and fit it to 600×600.

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  • We are an independent service, not the State Department. DV entries are filed only at dvprogram.state.gov; the only official charge is the $1 fee paid there.
  • No sign-up; photos are deleted automatically
  • Money back if the official site rejects our photo

Checking and your first ready photo are free. After that, $2.99 per photo or $5.99 for 6.

Measurement sheet · example

DV-2027 · 600×600 px · JPEG

What a correct photo looks like
  • Headnorm 50–69%59.8%
  • Eyes from bottomnorm 56–69%62.6%
  • Tilthead straight0.2°
  • Sizesquare600×600
  • Centreon the face axis±0.1%
  • Filenorm ≤240 KB55 KB
  • Backgroundplainwhite

Ready to submit

Example: “Foto referencial” by FUNDANIS2023, CC BY-SA 4.0, prepared by our tool.Template: dvprogram.state.gov

From photo to entry in 4 steps

  1. Check the photo

    Upload a photo or take one with the camera — 20+ checks against the official template in a few seconds.

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  2. Get the ready photo

    We crop it to 600×600, level the tilt, whiten the background if needed and compress it under 240 KB.

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  3. Fill in the entry

    The helper explains every field, catches typical mistakes and prepares a sheet to copy into the official form.

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  4. Submit and save the number

    Submit only on dvprogram.state.gov (official fee: $1). Write down the confirmation number: without it you can't check the result.

    Before you submit

State Department rules and our example

We check every item against the official template. Size, crop, tilt, background and file weight we fix automatically; anything else is a reason to retake.

State Department rules and our example
ParameterState Department normExampleResult
File
Size600×600 px, square600×600
Format and weightJPEG, up to 240 KBJPEG · 55 KB
Colourcolour, 24-bitcolour
Head position
Head height50–69% of the photo height59.8%
Eye line56–69% from the bottom edge62.6%
Centre and tiltcentred, head straight±0.1% · 0.2°
Face and background
Expressionneutral, eyes openyes
Glasses, headphonesnot allowed (glasses since 2016)no
Backgroundplain white, no shadowswhite
Things only you can check
The photo was taken in the last 6 months.
It's not the photo you used in a previous year's DV entry.
No filters, beauty retouching or edits to your face.
No hat or head covering (unless worn daily for religious reasons, and your face is fully visible).
No headphones, earbuds, uniform or camouflage clothing.
A separate, new photo for your spouse and each child listed in the entry.
DV Lottery photo requirements

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Rejected? You get your money back

If the DV lottery site, the DS-160 visa form or a U.S. passport application rejects a photo you bought from us because of its size, framing or file, we refund you in full.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is this the official DV Lottery website?

No. We're an independent tool that checks photos. The only official place to enter the Diversity Visa program is dvprogram.state.gov. We never submit entries for you.

Why do photos get rejected?

The most common reasons: head too small or too large, eyes outside the allowed band, glasses, shadows, a non-white background, a photo older than 6 months, or reusing last year's photo. A wrong photo can disqualify your entry, even if you are selected.

Is the check really free?

Yes. The check is free and unlimited. The first ready photo is free too — we send it to your email. Next photos cost $2.99, or $5.99 for a family package of up to 6 photos.

Why not just go to a photo studio?

The check is free, and you can check a studio photo too: a common problem is the wrong framing or size for the online DV entry. At home you can take as many shots as you need until one works, and do the whole family at once. For the DV entry you only need a 600×600 digital file to upload on dvprogram.state.gov — no prints needed (for a visa there's also a print sheet). If the official website doesn't accept a photo you bought from us, we'll refund you.

What happens to my photo?

It's processed on our server (a reduced copy is also checked by our AI provider) and automatically deleted within 24 hours — or within 14 days if you got the corrected photo (free by email or paid), so you can download it again. We don't use photos for training.

Does a passed check guarantee acceptance?

No tool can guarantee it — the final decision is made by the Department of State. We check every measurable requirement against the official template; please also review the manual checklist.

Can I use the same photo for a U.S. visa?

The U.S. visa (DS-160) photo has the same composition rules. Choose "U.S. visa" above: it allows sizes from 600×600 to 1200×1200 px.

Check your photo before you enter

You can enter only once a year. Checking is free and needs no sign-up.

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