A Green Card or Diversity Visa photo uses a square 2 × 2 inch format, with a recent full-face image on a plain white or off-white background.
Source checked August 25, 2026| Physical size | 51 × 51 mm · 2 × 2 in |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 600 × 600 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1200 × 1200 px |
| Head size | 25–35 mm, about 50–69% of image height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Expression | Neutral expression, eyes open |
| Glasses | Not allowed except for documented medical need |
| Smile | Use a neutral expression |
| File / print format | JPEG for digital entry; square image and current program file-size limits |
Small framing and lighting mistakes can decide whether a photo is accepted.
Check the issuing authority before filing. Rules can change and local application routes may add requirements.
No. Reusing a previous entry photo can make the new entry ineligible. Create a recent image for the current program year.
A 600 × 600 pixel JPEG is the standard square starting point. Follow the current program's upload limits.
Do not alter your facial appearance. If the background is prepared digitally, the result must remain natural and free of visible editing artifacts.
Open Foto3x4, choose the United States preset and export at 2 × 2 in.