(Opens from Oct 5 to Nov 8, 2022)
Diversity Visa Instructions
Important Notices
All DV-2023 diversity visa program applicants must be found eligible for, and obtain, their visa or adjusted status by the end of fiscal year 2023 (September 30, 2023). Websites and emails attempt to mislead customers by posing as official U.S. government information providers, so beware of fraud and scams.
Complete your own application. The online entry application is free and easy.
The official link to the U.S. Department of State Electronic Diversity Visa application entry system is: https://dvprogram.state.gov/
Valid Photo Examples for Diversity Visa Program
Starting November 1, 2016, eyeglasses will no longer be allowed in new visa photos.
Your photo or digital image is a vital part of your visa application. Review the examples below to learn how your photo or digital image should look. We recommend using a professional photo service to ensure your photo meets all the requirements. The acceptance of your photo or digital image is at the discretion of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you apply.
To view examples of acceptable visa photos, follow this link: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-examples.html
Below is the pdf format of the Electronic Diversity visa forms.
https://dvprogram.state.gov/application.aspx
DV Entrant Status Check
2024 Entrant Status Check
DV-2024 Entrants may enter their confirmation information through the link below starting at noon (EDT) on May 6, 2023. The DV-2024 registration period opens on October 5, 2022, and closes on November 8, 2022. DV-2024 Entrants should keep their confirmation number until at least September 30, 2024.
2023 Entrant Status Check
DV-2023 Entrants have until September 30, 2023, to check the status of their entry through this website. The DV-2023 registration period was from October 6, 2021, until November 9, 2021.
Click the link below to check DV-2024 and DV-2023 Entrant Status.
