DV PhotoCheck DV-2027

Diversity Visa Program · DV-2027

Check your DV photo before you submit it.

A photo that doesn't meet the requirements disqualifies your entry. Upload it to get a report on 25+ official photo rules, each one marked on your photo, plus a one-click fix for size and crop.

  • Private. Your photo never leaves your device.
  • Instant. Results in a few seconds.
  • Auto-fix. Crops to 600 × 600 and keeps it under 240 KB.
Preparing face analysis… Any format: we'll tell you if it's wrong

Official specifications

What a valid DV photo looks like

These are the U.S. Department of State photo requirements for the DV entry form. The checker measures every rule marked Auto. You confirm the rest yourself.

01 Digital file

  • FormatJPEG (.jpg)Auto
  • File size≤ 240 KBAuto
  • Dimensions600 × 600 px, squareAuto
  • Color24-bit color (sRGB)Auto

02 Composition

  • Head height50–69% of the photoAuto
  • Eye height56–69% from the bottomAuto
  • PositionCentered, full face, facing cameraAuto
  • BackgroundPlain white or off-whiteAuto

03 Appearance

  • ExpressionNeutral, both eyes openAuto
  • EyeglassesNot allowedAuto*
  • Head coveringsReligious only, face visibleYou
  • RecencyTaken in the last 6 monthsYou

* Glasses detection is approximate, so always confirm it yourself.

Common reasons for disqualification

Do's and don'ts

FAQ

Questions

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. The analysis runs entirely in your browser. The page downloads the open-source face analysis models (Google MediaPipe) once, but your photo never leaves your device.

Does a "Ready" result guarantee my photo will be accepted?

No. This is an independent pre-check that estimates measurements with computer vision. The U.S. Department of State makes the final decision. Use the result to catch problems early, and read the official instructions before you submit.

What does the auto-fix change?

Only the crop, the size and the compression. It frames the head so head size and eye height fall inside the required ranges, resizes the photo to 600 × 600 pixels and saves it as a JPEG under 240 KB. It never edits your face or the background. Background and lighting problems need a new photo.

Can I use a photo taken with my phone?

Yes, if it meets all the requirements. Ask someone else to take it from about 1.5 m (5 ft) away at eye level, in front of a plain white wall with soft, even light. Selfies at arm's length often distort the face and cause shadows.

Does every family member need a photo?

Yes. You, your spouse and each unmarried child under 21 need a separate photo that meets the same requirements, even if they don't plan to immigrate.

Where do I submit my entry?

Only on the official website, dvprogram.state.gov. Be careful with websites or agents that ask for payment to "guarantee" a result.