{"id":11431,"date":"2024-10-02T02:36:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T01:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/?post_type=immigration&#038;p=11431"},"modified":"2025-12-28T19:52:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T18:52:17","slug":"dv-lottery-2026-inscription-2024-heures-dates-de-debut-et-de-fin-et-site-officiel","status":"publish","type":"immigration","link":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/immigration\/dv-lottery-2026-inscription-2024-heures-dates-de-debut-et-de-fin-et-site-officiel\/","title":{"rendered":"Here we go! DV Lottery 2026 (Registration 2024): Times, Start and End Dates, and Official Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#039;s here, the moment that many wait for every year is finally here! The DV Lottery 2026 is launched, and it&#039;s your chance to try your luck and maybe get the famous <strong>United States of America Green Card<\/strong>. Are you wondering how it works, what are the dates to remember and where to register? I will explain everything to you in this article, in a simple way. Besides, if you are curious to know what you are not often told about the DV Lottery, I highly recommend you to take a look at this other article that I wrote: <a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/immigration\/dv-lottery-usa-ce-quon-ne-vous-dit-pas-souvent-avant-de-participer\/\">What They Don&#039;t Tell You Before Entering the DV Lottery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#periode-dinscription-debut-et-fin-des-inscriptions\">Registration period (start and end of registrations)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#dates-et-heures-locales-pour-les-pays-francophones\">Local dates and times for French-speaking countries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#la-procedure-dinscription-en-ligne-a-la-dv-lottery-et-les-differentes-sections-du-formulaire\">The DV Lottery online registration procedure and the different sections of the form<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#etape-1-acceder-au-site-officiel\">Step 1: Go to the official website<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#etape-2-commencer-linscription\">Step 2: Start Registration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#etape-3-remplir-le-formulaire-dinscription\">Step 3: Complete the registration form<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#etape-4-verification-et-soumission\">Step 4: Verification and submission<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#etape-5-confirmation\">Step 5: Confirmation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#maintenant-passons-aux-criteres-deligibilite\">Now, let&#039;s move on to the eligibility criteria:<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#le-pays-dorigine\">The country of origin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#le-niveau-deducation\">The level of education<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#un-casier-judiciaire-vierge\">A clean criminal record<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#la-sante\">Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"periode-dinscription-debut-et-fin-des-inscriptions\"><strong>Registration period<\/strong> (start and end of registrations)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration period for the <a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/visa-hacks-immigration-et-voies-meconnues-2026\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"162\">DV Lottery<\/a> 2026 a d\u00e9but\u00e9 le <strong>October 2, 2024 at noon (Eastern Time)<\/strong> and will end on <strong>November 5, 2024 at noon (Eastern Time)<\/strong>. Applications are accepted exclusively online on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/dvprogram.state.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dvprogram.state.gov<\/a>. Do not wait until the last minute to register, as no applications will be accepted after the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dates-et-heures-locales-pour-les-pays-francophones\">Local dates and times for French-speaking countries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you, here is the list of registration start and end dates and times, converted to local time for each French-speaking country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>France (Paris)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Belgium (Brussels)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switzerland (Geneva)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luxembourg<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canada (Montreal)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Haiti<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Senegal (Dakar)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ivory Coast (Abidjan)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cameroon (Yaounde)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Madagascar (Antananarivo)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Morocco (Rabat)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Algeria (Algiers)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tunisia (Tunis)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mali (Bamako)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Niger (Niamey)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Togo (Lome)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benin (Porto-Novo)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rwanda (Kigali)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burundi (Bujumbura)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guinea (Conakry)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gabon (Libreville)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seychelles (Victoria)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mauritius (Port-Louis)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Djibouti<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lebanon (Beirut)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginning<\/strong> : October 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>END<\/strong> : November 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-procedure-dinscription-en-ligne-a-la-dv-lottery-et-les-differentes-sections-du-formulaire\">The DV Lottery online registration procedure and the different sections of the form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in the DV Lottery 2026 is a free and simple process, but you must fill out the form carefully to avoid disqualification. Here is a detailed guide on the procedure and the different sections of the online form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-1-acceder-au-site-officiel\"><strong>Step 1: Go to the official website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the official website of the program: <a href=\"https:\/\/dvprogram.state.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dvprogram.state.gov<\/a>. Make sure the URL starts with \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d and ends with \u201c.gov\u201d to avoid fraudulent sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-2-commencer-linscription\"><strong>Step 2: Start Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the link to begin a new registration (\u201cBegin Entry\u201d). You will need to enter a verification code to confirm that you are not a robot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-3-remplir-le-formulaire-dinscription\"><strong>Step 3: Complete the registration form<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The form consists of several sections where you will need to provide specific personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-nom\"><strong>1. Name<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last name<\/strong> (Last\/Family Name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First name<\/strong> (First Name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Middle name<\/strong> (Middle Name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not have a middle name, check the corresponding box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-sexe\"><strong>2. Sex<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Male<\/strong> (Male)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Female<\/strong> (Female)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-date-de-naissance\"><strong>3. Date of birth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ville-de-naissance\"><strong>4. City of birth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Indicate the city where you were born. If the city is not known, check the appropriate box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-pays-de-naissance\"><strong>5. Country of birth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your current country of birth, even if it no longer exists under the same name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-pays-deligibilite\"><strong>6. Country of eligibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, this is the same as your country of birth. If you are claiming eligibility from another country (for example, your spouse&#039;s country of birth), indicate it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-photo-numerique\"><strong>7. Digital photo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload a recent photo that meets the program requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>JPEG format<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum size 240 KB<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dimensions of 600\u00d7600 pixels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neutral background, face centered and looking at the lens<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No glasses or accessories covering the face<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-adresse-postale\"><strong>8. Postal address<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recipient Name<\/strong> (In Care Of)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address Line 1<\/strong> (Address Line 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address Line 2<\/strong> (Address Line 2) \u2013 if necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City<\/strong> (City\/Town)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>District\/Province\/State<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Postal code<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Country<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-pays-de-residence-actuelle\"><strong>9. Current country of residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the country where you currently live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-numero-de-telephone\"><strong>10. Telephone number<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This field is optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-adresse-e-mail\"><strong>11. Email address<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E-mail address<\/strong> : Enter a valid address that you check regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm email address<\/strong> : Re-enter the same address for confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-niveau-deducation-le-plus-eleve-atteint\"><strong>12. Highest level of education attained<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the option that matches your education level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Primary school only<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High school diploma without qualifications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High school diploma with qualification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vocational training<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Some university courses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University degree<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Some master&#039;s level courses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Master&#039;s degree<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Some doctoral level courses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doctorate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-etat-matrimonial-actuel\"><strong>13. Current marital status<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bachelor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Married and my spouse is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Married and my spouse is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/strong> (your spouse will not need a visa)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Divorcee)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Widower<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legally separated<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-informations-sur-le-conjoint\"><strong>14. Spouse Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are married, you will need to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date of birth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sex<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City and country of birth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital photo of spouse<\/strong> (meets the same requirements)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-nombre-denfants\"><strong>15. Number of children<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Indicate the number of unmarried children under 21 years of age. For each, you will need to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date of birth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sex<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City and country of birth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital photo of each child<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-4-verification-et-soumission\"><strong>Step 4: Verification and submission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing all sections, carefully review your information to ensure it is accurate. Once satisfied, submit the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-5-confirmation\"><strong>Step 5: Confirmation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After submission, you will receive a confirmation page containing your <strong>unique confirmation number<\/strong>. Print this page or save it carefully. This number is essential to check the status of your registration when the results are announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maintenant-passons-aux-criteres-deligibilite\">Now, let&#039;s move on to the eligibility criteria:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"le-pays-dorigine\">The country of origin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing to check: <strong>your country of birth<\/strong>. If you&#039;re from a country that sends a lot of immigrants to the United States, like India, China, Mexico, or the Philippines, sorry but you&#039;re not eligible. The exact list changes every year, so keep an eye on it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note :<\/strong> Contrary to popular belief, people born in Canada are generally <strong>eligible<\/strong> to the DV Lottery. Be sure to check the official list of ineligible countries each year on the U.S. government website.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"le-niveau-deducation\">The level of education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#039;t have to be a genius, but you still need to have a minimum of background. You must have at least one <strong>high school diploma<\/strong> (the equivalent of the baccalaureate) or <strong>two years of professional experience<\/strong> in a profession that requires at least two years of training. Don&#039;t panic if you haven&#039;t studied much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-casier-judiciaire-vierge\">A clean criminal record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is non-negotiable. The US doesn&#039;t want criminals, so if you have a criminal record, forget about the DV Lottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-sante\">Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have to pass a <strong>medical visit<\/strong> if you are selected. Nothing too bad, they just want to make sure you don&#039;t have a serious contagious disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it, the basics! Remember, participation is <strong>free<\/strong> and is done only on the <strong>official website of the US government<\/strong>. Beware of scams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I advise you to prepare all your information in advance and especially your  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/guide\/photo-requirements-e-dv-lottery-usa-tips-and-mistakes-to-avoid\/\" data-type=\"guide\" data-id=\"9875\">Identity photos<\/a><\/strong>, everything must be perfect to maximize your chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, ready to try the American adventure? Who knows, maybe 2026 will be your year! Cross your fingers, and good luck!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DV Lottery 2026 is open! 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