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DV-2027: DV Lottery Eligibility & Future Entry Readiness Checker
Quickly check whether you meet the basic DV Lottery requirements and whether you are currently ready for DV-2027 or future DV entries. This tool uses the latest officially published DV country eligibility list currently available and the latest published U.S. visa restriction guidance.
View DV Lottery Country Eligibility Details
The official DV-2027 ineligible country list has not been published yet. Until the U.S. Department of State releases the official DV-2027 instructions, this checker uses the latest officially published DV country eligibility list currently available as a preliminary guide.
The following countries and areas were not eligible under the latest officially published DV country list currently available:
- Bangladesh
- Brazil
- Canada
- China (mainland-born)
- Hong Kong S.A.R.
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
All other countries are generally eligible unless a special chargeability rule applies.
Important DV-2027 / future-entry update: most future DV entrants should expect to need a valid, unexpired passport and a passport scan when registration opens.
Fee update: a federal rule created a $1 DV registration fee for future DV entries.
Always check the official DV Lottery website for the final program instructions when registration opens.
Do you have at least a high school education or an equivalent qualification?
Do you have at least two years of work experience in a qualifying occupation within the past five years?
Do you currently have a valid, unexpired passport?
Will you be able to pay the $1 DV registration fee when registration opens?
About the DV Lottery & Current Visa Restrictions
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, provides a pathway for individuals from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Country of Birth: Applicants must normally be born in a country eligible for that program year. Because the official next-year country list has not yet been released, this tool uses the latest officially published DV country list as a preliminary guide.
- Education / Work Experience: Applicants must have at least a high school education or its equivalent, or two years of work experience in a qualifying occupation within the past five years.
- Passport: Most future DV entrants should expect to need a valid, unexpired passport and a passport scan.
- Registration Fee: Future DV entries should expect a $1 registration fee.
Current U.S. Visa Restrictions: Separate from DV eligibility, some countries are currently affected by U.S. visa suspension or restriction policies. These restrictions can affect immigrant visa issuance, including Diversity Visas.
Important: This tool provides a preliminary self-assessment and readiness check. For final and up-to-date information, always refer to the official DV Lottery website or consult an immigration professional.
Legal Disclaimer: We are an independent provider of general information about the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery. We are not affiliated with the U.S. government or any U.S. government agency. The results of this Eligibility Checker are informal and do not guarantee acceptance into the DV Lottery program.
I will be totally grateful if I will be considered to be one of those people entering into America through greed card lottery.
I hope so too. Just make sure you’re fully prepared when the DV-2027 entry period opens, because under the new rules you’ll need a valid passport, you’ll have to upload the passport details and scan with your entry, and there will also be a $1 registration fee at the time of entry. You still need to meet the education or work experience requirement as well. Good luck. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04737/visas-enhancing-vetting-and-combatting-fraud-in-the-diversity-immigrant-visa-program and https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/16/2025-17851/schedule-of-fees-for-consular-services-department-of-state-and-overseas-embassies-and