US Visa · Green Card · March 2026
Green Card Lottery (DV Lottery) Photo Requirements (2026)
TL;DR: Diversity Visa (DV) lottery photos have the same strict rules as US passport photos: 600×600 px, 240 KB max, neutral background. AI alteration is strictly banned since January 2026. PixID validates all biometric specs so you don't waste time on re-submissions.
Written by PixID.studio · Verified against U.S. State Department visa photo requirements.
DV Lottery 2026 Photo Rules
The official diversity visa lottery requires a recent photo. If you use a photo older than 6 months, you will be disqualified. Specifications match US passport: 2×2 inch equivalent (600×600 px), plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses.
2026 AI Ban: The State Department now rejects photos altered by AI (beauty filters, portrait mode, skin smoothing). PixID does not apply any AI face alteration — your photo remains a true, unmodified likeness.
PixID for DV Lottery
- Compliance: PixID performs 100+ checks including the specific head-to-height ratio required for DV lottery submissions.
- No AI: As per 2026 guidelines, we do not perform AI facial alteration, keeping you compliant.
- Background: We ensure your photo background is pure white.
Prepare Your DV Lottery Photo — $4.99
600×600 px · 240 KB max · No AI alteration · 100+ biometric checks
Get My DV Lottery Photo →100% Money-Back Guarantee if your photo is rejected.