Registration status
DV-2027 registration is not open. The State Department has not posted entry dates. A court order set a schedule, and the government has appealed.
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Follow the registration dates
The schedule can change with the appeal. Bookmark the status page and check travel.state.gov before you enter. The State Department does not email a selection notice.
One DV photo per order
dvlotteryphoto.com makes one 600×600 JPEG per order, with the background corrected and the file size checked. It does not submit your entry. The $1 fee is paid only on dvprogram.state.gov.
Essential Information
DV-2027 Registration Status
What is official, what is only reported, and when this page was last updated
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DV-2027 Timeline
Critical registration dates and deadlines for DV Lottery 2027
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Application Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to apply for the DV Lottery
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Photo Tools
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Country Eligibility
Check if your country is eligible for DV-2027
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Latest Articles
View all articles →DV-2027 Reopened by Court Order; a Bill Seeks to End the Lottery
A federal court ordered the State Department to hold the DV-2027 lottery and open registration by November 1, 2026. Registration is not open yet, the government is appealing, and H.R. 10896 would end the program but is not law. Wait for dates on travel.state.gov, and enter only at dvprogram.state.gov.
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Important Resources
Official DV Program
External
Visit the official U.S. State Department Diversity Visa Program website for applications and updates.
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Check your DV Lottery application status on the official Entrant Status Check website.
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