2024 DIVERSITY VISA (DV) PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Department of State | Bureau of Consular Affairs

Follow the steps below to complete your Diversity Visa Program entry. Read the full instructions carefully prior to starting your application at dvprogram.state.gov.

1READ THE
DV-2024
2
FILL OUT &
SUBMIT ENTRY
3
KEEP YOUR
CONFIRMATION
4ENTRANT
STATUS CHECK
5COMPLETE YOUR
APPLICATION
6
INTERVIEW
PROCESS
INSTRUCTIONS Enter between noon NUMBER Starting May 6, 2023, If selected, follow Selected individuals
DV-2024 EST on October 5, Make sure you keep use your confirmation the instructions at who follow the
Instructions can 2022 and noon EST the confirmation number to determine dvselectee.state.gov instructions and
be found at on November 8, 2022. number at the end whether you have to submit the DS-260 submit a DS-260 will
travel.state.gov. Applications can be of your entry and been selected immigrant visa receive notifications
submitted online at don’t share it with via Entrant Status application form to check the Entrant
dvprogram.state.gov. anyone. Check, available at for you and your Status Check if
If your name is dvprogram.state. accompanying an appointment
entered more than gov/ESC. family members. No is scheduled. All
once per season, you supporting documents required documents
will be disqualified. are required at this will be collected at
stage. the interview.

TIPS:
Avoid Fraud & Scams: Some websites and emails try to mislead customers into thinking they are official U.S. government websites.
Do your own application: The online entry application is simple and free of charge.
Follow the rules: Read the application instructions carefully to avoid disqualification at dvprogram.state.gov.