U.S. FEDERAL REQUIREMENT
Diversity Visa Entry Photo Requirements
Digital image requirements for an online Diversity Visa entry, including exact dimensions and file size.
Upload a digital image with the entry.
Sources reviewed: October 11, 2026
What to prepare
Upload a digital image with the entry.
A Diversity Visa entry requires a digital image uploaded with the online entry. Entry and later interview photos are separate requirements.
- JPEG, exactly 600 × 600 pixels, square.
- File size no more than 240 KB.
- Meet the Department of State composition and recent-photo rules.
- Do not digitally alter appearance.
- If selected, prepare separate prints only for the interview and follow its instructions.
Official laws, regulations, and agency instructions
Check your application
Instructions can depend on the exact application path. Confirm the agency’s current requirements before preparing a photo.
Open the photo checker