Diversity visa lottery results | DV Results 2025
Complete step-by-step guide to checking your Diversity Visa Lottery results
How to Check Your DV-2025 Results
Gather Your Information
You'll need:
- Your confirmation number (from your application submission)
- Your full name (exactly as entered on your application)
- Your year of birth
Important: If you've lost your confirmation number, you cannot retrieve your results. This number was provided when you submitted your DV Lottery entry.
Visit the Official DV Lottery Results Page
Go to the official U.S. Department of State website:
https://dvprogram.state.govSecurity Tip:
Only use official .gov websites. Beware of fraudulent sites that may ask for payment or personal information.
Enter Your Information
On the DV Lottery results page:
- Click on "Check Status" or "DV-2025 Results"
- Enter your confirmation number exactly as received
- Enter your last/family name (surname)
- Enter your year of birth
- Complete the security CAPTCHA verification
Note:
Names are case-sensitive and must match your original application exactly, including any middle names.
Understand Your Results
If Selected
- You'll see a notification of selection
- Receive further instructions for processing
- Your case number will be displayed
- Note your interview eligibility dates
If Not Selected
- You'll see a "not selected" notification
- Consider applying again for DV-2026
- Explore other visa options if needed
Important: Selection does not guarantee a visa. You must still complete additional processing and meet all eligibility requirements.
Next Steps After Checking Results
If You Were Selected
- Save your confirmation page - Print or save a copy of your selection notification
- Note your case number - This will be essential for all future communications
- Check the Visa Bulletin - Your case number determines when you can apply
- Prepare required documents - Begin gathering civil documents, police certificates, etc.
- Complete DS-260 form - The online immigrant visa application
- Schedule medical exam - With an authorized physician
- Prepare for interview - At the U.S. embassy or consulate
If You Were Not Selected
- Consider applying for DV-2026 - The next lottery typically opens in October
- Explore other visa options - Such as work, student, or family-based visas
- Verify eligibility for other programs - Some countries have special visa programs
- Beware of scams - No one can change your results or guarantee selection
Important Notes About DV Lottery Results
Official Communication
- The ONLY way to check results is through the official website
- Selected applicants will receive further instructions by mail
- No emails will be sent about selection - check the website directly
Avoiding Scams
- Never pay anyone to check your results
- Beware of emails claiming you've won - these are scams
- No one can improve your chances after the lottery closes
Frequently Asked Questions
DV-2025 results will become available on May 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) through the official Entrant Status Check on the Department of State website. Results are not released all at once - the system may take several hours to update for all applicants.
Yes, you can retrieve it only when DV results are available.
Interview scheduling depends on your case number and the Visa Bulletin. Generally:
- Lower case numbers are processed first (starting October 2024)
- Higher case numbers may wait until summer 2025
- All processing must be complete by September 30, 2025
You'll receive instructions about when to complete your DS-260 form and schedule your interview after being selected.
Ready to Check Your Results?
Remember to use only the official U.S. Department of State website to verify your DV Lottery status.
Check DV-2025 Results NowThis guide is for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or the DV Lottery program.
For official information, always refer to travel.state.gov.