DV Lottery photo blog

Short, sourced guides on DV Lottery (Diversity Visa) entry photos: what the State Department asks for, how to check a file before you submit it, and the mistakes that most often cause problems. Each post links to the official pages it relies on. This site is not affiliated with the U.S. government.

1. DV Lottery photo for baby or toddler: how to take it

   Nov 5, 2026

   How to take a DV Lottery photo for a baby or toddler at home: eyes open, nobody else in the frame, plain background, and the 600×600 file rules.

   • baby photo
   • family members
   • photo requirements

2. DV Lottery photo requirements: size, pixels, and the most common rejection reasons

   Nov 4, 2026

   The exact file rules for a DV Lottery entry photo (600×600 pixels, square, color JPEG, 240 kB or less) and the mistakes that most often make an entry photo fail.

   • photo requirements
   • file size
   • DV-2027

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