USA Visa Program: The U.S. Department of State, through Bureau of Consular Affairs,s is currently welcoming applications for the
Visa Program (DV-2026) is now open.
The entry submission period for DV-2026 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 5, 2026 to 12:00PM EST (GMT -5) on November 8, 2026. The entry form will only be available for submission during this period and this period only. Entries will NOT be accepted through the U.S. Postal Service.
Host Institution(s): Bureau of Consular Affairs, USA
Program Type: Diversity Visa Program
Nationality: All Nationalities
DETAILS | U.S. Department of State Electronic Diversity Visa Program
Diversity Visa 2026 Applicants: All DV-2026 diversity visa program applicants must be found eligible for, and obtain, their visa or adjust status by the end of fiscal year 2026 (September 30, 2026).
Please read the DV-2026 Entry Instructions carefully. Entrants may be disqualified for not completing the entry form correctly or by submitting more than one entry.
DV-2026 Program: The online registration period for the DV-2026 Program begins on Wednesday, October 5, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) and concludes on Tuesday, November 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5). Submission of more than one entry for a person will disqualify all entries for that person.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for U.S. Department of State Electronic Diversity Visa Program Application, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
The English version of the DV-2026 Program Instructions in PDF format is the only official version. Unofficial translations in additional languages will be added to this webpage as they become available.
Note: As indicated in the instructions, for the purposes of eligibility, some countries include components and dependent areas overseas. If you are a native of a dependency or overseas territory, please select the appropriate country of eligibility. For example, natives of Macau S.A.R should select Portugal, and natives of Martinique should select France.
If you are not a native of a country with historically low rates of immigration to the United States, there are two other ways you might be able to qualify.
Is your spouse a native of a country with historically low rates of immigration to the United States? If yes, you can claim your spouse’s
Country of birth – provided that you and your spouse are named on the selected entry, are found eligible and issued diversity visas, and enter the United States at the same time.
Are you a native of a country that does not have historically low rates of immigration to the United States, but in which neither of your parents was born or legally resident at the time of your birth? If yes, you may
claim the country of birth of one of your parents if it is a country whose natives are eligible for the DV-2026 program.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants seeking for U.S. Department of State Electronic Diversity Visa Program should submit an application online. Follow these steps:
- Step 1: Submit an Entry
- Step 2: Selection of Applicants
- Step 3: If You Are Selected
- Step 4: Confirm Your Qualifications
- Step 5: Submit Your Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application
- Step 6: Submit Supporting Documents
- Step 7: Interview
- Step 8: Prepare for the interview
- Step 9: Applicants interview
Complete your own application. The online entry application is easy and free.
Application Deadline: November 8, 2026
Visit the Official Website for Further Details
FAQs
1. What is the U.S. Department of State Electronic Diversity Visa Program Application 2026?
The Electronic Diversity Visa (DV) Program 2026 is a lottery program conducted by the U.S. Department of State that provides an opportunity for individuals from eligible countries to apply for permanent residency (Green Card) in the United States. Each year, up to 55,000 diversity visas are issued to applicants who meet eligibility requirements and are randomly selected.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the DV Lottery 2026?
To qualify for the DV Lottery 2026, applicants must:
Be a native of an eligible country (countries with low immigration rates to the U.S.)
Have at least a high school education or its equivalent, OR
Have two years of work experience within the last five years in a qualifying occupation
Applicants must also meet general immigration requirements set by U.S. immigration authorities.
3. How can I apply for the Electronic Diversity Visa Program 2026?
Applicants must submit their entries online through the official Electronic Diversity Visa website during the application period. The application is completely free, and you must provide accurate personal details, educational background, and a recent passport-style photograph. Only one entry per person is allowed, and duplicate entries will lead to disqualification.
4. When will DV Lottery 2026 results be released, and how can I check?
DV Lottery 2026 results are typically released in May following the application year. Applicants can check their status online using the Entrant Status Check feature on the official DV Program website. You will need your confirmation number received during registration to verify whether you have been selected.