How to Apply for Diversity Visa 2024
The Diversity Visa 2024 window for registration opened on October 5, 2022, and will close at 12PM EST on November 8, 2022. The online registration is easy and free.
The Immigration Act of 1990 established the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which makes available up to 55,000 immigrant visas through random selection.
The program allows those from countries with low immigration rates to the United States, such as Zimbabwe, to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa.
To apply for this visa, follow the steps on the Diversity Visa Program website. Please also click on DV Instructions for specific and updated guidance.
- Submit an entry. Eligible individuals may submit an entry at dvprogram.state.gov during the specified registration period from October 5, 2022, to November 8, 2022.
- Check your DV application status. Starting May 6, 2023, entrants may check their DV application status and see if they were selected using the Entry Status Check at dvprogram.state.gov/ESC. Entrants must have their confirmation number to access information through Entry Status Check. This is the ONLY website where Diversity Visa entrants are notified of their selection, provided instructions on how to proceed with their application, and notified of their immigrant visa interview appointment date and time. Please be aware, the U.S. Department of State is unable to provide results to DV entrants or provide your confirmation number. The U.S. Department of State will NOT notify you by email regarding your registration
- Receive notice of your visa interview appointment. The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) will inform DV selectees of their scheduled interview via email with instructions on what to do next. Please click here for additional information on the notification and scheduling process.
- Prepare. DV selectees must bring all required documents to their interview, so please be prepared.
Additional Notices to Applicant:
All entries must be submitted electronically during the specified registration period in the DV Instructions. No late entries or paper entries are accepted. The law allows only one entry by or for each person during each registration period. The Department of State uses sophisticated technology to detect multiple entries. If you submit more than one entry you will be disqualified.
Beware of fraud and scams. Some websites and emails attempt to mislead customers, posing as providers of official U.S. government information. Read our Fraud Warning for more information.
Complete your own application. The online entry application is easy and free.