Use the Official Portal
Go directly to `dvprogram.state.gov`. Avoid result-check links from emails, social media, or paid agents.
Check DV Lottery Results Safely.
The only safe way to check your Diversity Visa result is through the official Entrant Status Check website. You need your confirmation number, last name, and year of birth.
Enter Exact Details
Use the confirmation number from your entry, your last/family name, and your year of birth.
Read the Status Page
If selected, follow official instructions for next steps. Selection does not guarantee a visa.
Watch for Scams
The Department of State does not send winner emails asking for payment. Treat payment requests as suspicious.
Current DV-2026 notice
Entrant Status Check remains available through September 30, 2026. Separately, the Department of State's December 23, 2025 guidance pauses all diversity visa issuances. Applicants may still submit applications and attend scheduled interviews, but the Department says no diversity visas are currently being issued.