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How to register for the US Diversity Visa lottery, step by step

A practical walkthrough of DV lottery registration: what to prepare, what to do during the entry, and how to keep your confirmation number.

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Before you start: get everything ready

You register only once a year and an entry cannot be edited after it is submitted, so prepare all the information before you open the form.

  • A valid passport, with its number, issue date and expiry date.
  • A photo that meets the rules for you, your spouse and each child you list.
  • A full mailing address, an email address you can actually reach, and a phone number.
  • Your education or work experience details.

Step 1: use the official website only

Official registration takes place on dvprogram.state.gov during the announced entry period, usually between October and November. Check that the address ends in .gov to avoid imitation sites.

Step 2: enter your details exactly as in your passport

Write your first name and family name in English, spelled exactly as in your passport, along with your date, city and country of birth. Even a small difference can cause trouble at the interview.

Choose the "eligibility country" carefully, and list your spouse and unmarried children under 21 even if they will not travel with you.

Step 3: upload the photos and review the entry

Upload one photo per person and check every field before sending. If you are unsure about a photo, check it first with our free tool.

Step 4: save your confirmation number

After you submit, a confirmation page shows your confirmation number. Save, screenshot or print it: it is the only key to your result later and is hard to recover if lost.

Questions and answers

Can I edit my entry after sending it?

No. Review all the details and photos before you press submit.

What if I accidentally submit more than one entry?

Only one entry per person per year is allowed, and duplicates can disqualify all of your entries.

Can I use a service to apply for me?

You can apply directly on the official site, or use an independent service like ours to review the details and submit with your consent. Using one is optional and you stay responsible for the accuracy of the data.

Important notice, in plain words

Please read these facts before you start, so you can decide with full information.

  • This website is an independent private service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the US Government or the US Department of State.

  • The official entry on dvprogram.state.gov costs a $1 US government fee (non-refundable). You can enter yourself directly on the official website and pay only that $1.

  • Our 5.000 JOD fee covers only the help and submitting the entry on your behalf. The $1 government fee is passed through: we pay it for you when we submit and collect it from you, so you pay one total of 5.710 JOD.

  • Nobody, including us, can increase your chance of winning. The selection is entirely random.

  • Only one entry per person per year is allowed. Duplicate entries get you disqualified.

  • Results are published only on the official website. With the confirmation number we give you, you check them yourself.

dvprogram.state.gov — the official DV program website