Passport picture size | Width: 2 inch, Height: 2 inch |
Resolution (DPI) | 600 |
Background color | White |
Printable photo | Yes |
Digital photo for online submission | Yes |
Digital photo size | Width: 600 pixels , Height: 600 pixels |
Photo Paper type | matte |
Digital Photo Requirements
Instructions for
Submitting a Digital Photograph (Image)
for the USA-GREEN-CARD Lottery Registration Entry (DV Lottery)
The submitted image must adhere to the following specifications. Photographs submitted must be a recent photograph, taken within the last 6 months. Please be advised that Failure to comply with any of the following requirements may result in Disqualification from the US DV Lottery Program.
A digital photograph (image) of you, your spouse, and each child must be submitted online with the E-DV entry form. The image file can be produced either by taking a new digital photograph or by scanning a photographic print with a digital scanner.
The image file must adhere to the following compositional and technical specifications and can be produced in one of the following ways: taking a new digital image or using a digital scanner to scan a photograph.
Image Acquisition
Compositional Specifications:
The submitted digital image must conform to the following compositional specifications or the entry will be disqualified.
Content
Head Position
Background
Focus/Resolution
Decorative Items
Head Coverings and Hats
Color photographs in 24-bit color depth are required
Color photographs may be downloaded from a camera to a file in the computer or they may be scanned onto a computer. If you are using a scanner, the settings must be for True Color or 24-bit color mode. See the additional scanning requirements below.
Technical Specifications
The submitted digital photograph must conform to the following specifications or the system will automatically reject the E-DV entry form and notify the sender.
Taking a New Digital Image
If a new digital image is taken, it must meet the following specifications:
Image File Format:
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JPEG - the image must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group format. |
Image File Size:
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240 kilobytes (240 KB) is the maximum image file size. |
Image Resolution and Dimensions:
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600 pixels (width) x 600 pixels (height) - are acceptable dimensions. Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). |
Image Color Depth: |
24 bits per pixel, Image must be in color. [24-bit black and white or 8-bit images will NOT be accepted].
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Scanning a Submitted Photograph
Before a photographic print is scanned, it must meet the compositional specifications listed above. If the photographic print meets the print color and compositional specifications, scan the print using the following scanner specifications:
Scanner Resolution:
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Scanned at a resolution of at least 300 dots per inch (dpi). |
Image File Format:
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The image must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) format. |
Image File Size:
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The maximum image file size is 240 kilobytes (240 KB). |
Image Resolution:
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600 by 600 pixels. |
Image Color Depth:
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24-bit color. [Note that black and white, monochrome, or grayscale images will NOT be accepted.] |
If you want to make passport/visa photos for other countries, click the button below.
Make Passport/Visa Photo for Other Countries
Make sure someone takes your passport photo for you. Selfies are not accepted. Make use of your tripod if you have one. By using a tripod, you will be able to keep the camera level and steady. Ideally, the person should be around 1 meter away from the camera.
Face a bright window or the door when taking a photo. In this way, shadows can be avoided on the face and in the background. It is essential that the face is evenly lit. Ensure that the face is free of shadows and glares.
Note: You do not need to worry about the background, since our online passport photo generator will automatically do it for you.
Uniforms should not be worn. Put on regular street clothes for your photo.
Eyeglasses should not be worn. You should remove any sunglasses, tinted glasses, or glasses that you wear if you are taking a passport photo.
Ensure that your face is fully visible. Make sure your hair doesn't cover your face or obscure your eyes. In the case of very long bangs covering your eyebrows, pin them back with bobby pins. Although it's better to show your ears as well, that won't stop your photo from being accepted.
Passport photos don't allow hats unless they're religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke.
Face the camera straight on and look straight at it. Avoid tilting or rotating the head.
It is important that the shoulders are visible, and there should be enough space around the head to crop the picture.
Make sure the camera is at the same level as the head.
It's okay to smile in your passport photo, but the government prefers you to have a neutral facial expression.
Under the new international passport rules, it is usually not acceptable to smile or have your mouth open.