Do babies and toddlers need a 600×600 photo for a DV Lottery entry?

Yes. Every derivative child under 21—including newborn infants—must have an individual 600×600px photo uploaded with the primary applicant's entry.

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U.S. Green Card & DV Lottery Photo Requirements (600×600 px Validator & Free Maker)

Avoid automatic Diversity Visa (E-DV) disqualification: verify exact 600×600 pixel dimensions, 240 KB maximum file size, 50%–69% head ratio, and 300 DPI headers.

Quick Summary & Official Rules

The Electronic Diversity Visa (E-DV) portal requires an exact 600×600 pixel (2×2 inch) square JPEG strictly under 240 KB.
Eye level must fall between 56% and 69% from the bottom edge of the frame (336px to 414px from the bottom of a 600×600px image).
Submitting a photo from a previous year's DV Lottery or wearing eyeglasses results in automatic entry disqualification.
Every family member (spouse and all unmarried children under 21) requires a separate, compliant 600×600px photo.

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1. Official 600×600 Pixel & 240 KB Rules for E-DV & USCIS

Unlike paper visa packets, the U.S. Department of State Electronic Diversity Visa (E-DV) system and myUSCIS Green Card portals (Form I-90, I-485, I-130) run strict automated geometry checks:

Exact Pixel Size: 600 × 600 pixels (square 1:1 aspect ratio) in 24-bit sRGB color.
Maximum File Size: 240 kilobytes (240 KB) maximum.
Head Height: 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (50% to 69% of total height, or 300px to 414px).
Eye Line Height: 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches from the bottom (56% to 69%, or 336px to 414px from the bottom).

2. Lighting, Natural Features & Non-Alteration Compliance

Stand 4 feet in front of a plain light-colored wall facing natural window light so neither cheek has a shadow. Never use AI face-smoothing apps or change your facial features—consular officers compare your entry photo biometrics directly against your in-person visa interview scan.

Frequently Asked Questions

The official dvprogram.state.gov upload validator will reject the file immediately and prevent you from submitting your entry form. PassPhotoKit locks the output canvas to 600×600px and binary-searches JPEG quality to stay safely under 240 KB.

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