Your DV lottery photo — exactly 600×600, entry-ready, in about a minute.
Any selfie, any background. We crop your head to the State Department's 50–69% band and hand you a JPEG at exactly 600×600 pixels — the only size the E-DV entry accepts — with a print-ready sheet of six as an optional add-on.
Independent service — not affiliated with any government agency. The official rules stay free at the source linked below.
Free check first · pay only if it passes · 100% money-back
No signup · about a minute · $16.99at CVS; ours is $9.99
- Built to be accepted — if the portal rejects it, we refund you. No screenshots, no forms.
- Check it free; you only pay for the submit-ready file.
- Every measurement comes from the published spec, linked below.
What you get, before you upload anything
This is the photo you download — and the report that comes with it, pass or fail.
See the full report you'll get — pass or fail
US DV Lottery · E-DV
- 600 × 600 px — exactly to spec
- The exact tone the rules ask for.
What we changedAuto
- Background replaced with pure whiteThe exact tone the rules ask for.
- Cropped to the official frameHead sized to 61% of the frame, eyes on the required line.
- Saved as a compliant JPEG92 KB — under the size limit.
Worth a look
- Face evenly litA little bright, but still inside the allowed range — fine to submit.
All 6 checks passed on your new photo
- One person, facing the camera
- No glasses
- Eyes open, neutral expression
- Head straight0°1.1°10°
- Sharp and in focusblurrysharp
- Clear space behind you
Rejected? We refund you — no screenshots · no subscription · photo deleted after 30 days
US DV Lottery · E-DV
Needs a retake
- Glasses detectedThese photos can't include glasses — take them off and retake. Reflections and frames are a top rejection reason.
- Something dark behind your shoulderA dark object survives the background cleanup. Retake with clear space behind you.
What we changedAuto
- Cropped to the official frameHead sized to 59% of the frame, eyes on the required line.
- Saved as a compliant JPEG87 KB — under the size limit.
All 5 checks passed on your new photo
- One person, facing the camera
- Eyes open, neutral expression
- Head straight0°1.7°10°
- Sharp and in focusblurrysharp
- Face evenly litdark106bright
About 1 in 4 first uploads fail a check — the portal would have rejected those too. Retakes are free — up to 20 tries an hour. We only get paid when it passes.
Requirements
The official State Department DV spec we build to (600×600 px)
Every photo we produce is measured against the official Official US visa & DV photo requirements (travel.state.gov) — the same numbers, verifiable at the source:
| Photo size | Exactly 600 × 600 pixels — no range |
|---|---|
| File size | 240 KB or smaller |
| Format | JPEG |
| Head height | 50–69% of the photo's total height |
| Eye height | 56–69% up from the bottom of the photo |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
Wondering about glasses, head coverings, or how much you can smile? See the full DV lottery photo requirements — every rule, in plain English.
Already have a photo? Check it against the spec — free
Rejected by the portal? We refund you.
Email us with your order id and the full amount goes back to your card. No screenshots, no proof — just tell us it was rejected.
30 DAYS FROM PURCHASE · NO PROOF UPLOADS · EVERY MEASUREMENT CHECKED AGAINST THE PUBLISHED GOVERNMENT SPEC BEFORE YOU PAY
Questions
Fair questions, straight answers.
Is this an official U.S. government or DV program service?
No. We're an independent service that makes and checks visa photos — not affiliated with the U.S. government or the State Department. Their own free photo requirements page is linked below if you'd rather do it yourself.
When should I make my DV photo?
As of this writing, the next DV entry window has not been announced. The State Department requires a photo taken within the last six months, so a photo made months before the window opens may need to be made twice — the whole process here takes about a minute, so there is nothing to gain from doing it early.
Can I use the same photo for the DS-160?
Yes. The DS-160 accepts any square from 600 × 600 up to 1200 × 1200 pixels, while the DV entry takes exactly 600 × 600 — so this file satisfies both. Mind the clock: US visa photos must be taken within the last six months.
Do I need printed photos too?
Not for the entry itself. If you are selected, you bring two identical printed 2 × 2 inch photos to the interview — and with the six-month recency rule those need to be a recent photo then, not a reprint of your entry file. A print-ready 4×6 sheet, for when that day comes, is an optional add-on at checkout.
What happens if my photo fails a check?
You won't be charged. We show you exactly which check failed and how to fix it — move closer, find better light, use a plainer background — so you can retake and try again for free.
What if my photo is rejected after I pay?
We refund you. Email info@readyvisaphoto.com with your order id (it is in your receipt, and on the page your refund link opens) and tell us it was rejected — the full amount goes back to your original card. No screenshots, no forms, no proof. Covers 30 days from purchase.
What happens to my photo?
It’s used only to run the checks, downloadable by you for 30 days, then deleted automatically. No account, no photo library, no reuse.
How long do I have to download my photo?
Your download link stays active for 30 days after purchase.
What exactly do you check?
Every rule in the official photo spec, measured with numbers you can verify against the official source:
| Photo size | Exactly 600 × 600 pixels — no range |
|---|---|
| File size | 240 KB or smaller |
| Format | JPEG |
| Head height | 50–69% of the photo's total height |
| Eye height | 56–69% up from the bottom of the photo |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |