DV-2012

ELECTRONIC DIVERSITY VISA LOTTERY Welcome Our State Department Web site for the 2012 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2012) is now open. The entry submission period for DV-2012 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 5, 2010 to 12:00PM EST (GMT -5) on November 3, 2010. The entry form will only be available for submission during this period and this period only. Entries will not be accepted through the U.S. Postal Service. Entry Instructions Please read the DV-2012 Entry Instructions carefully. Entrants may be disqualified for not completing the entry form correctly or by submitting more than one entry. Use the link below to view the instructions. DV-2012 Instructions Photo Validator Before beginning the entry process, you can verify that your picture(s) comply with all requirements by clicking the link below. Photo Validator Entry Form The entry form is prepared in two parts, one for the primary entrant and one for derivatives (if any). Each part must be completed correctly and completely before going to the next part. After all parts are completed, the entry will be submitted to the DV-2012 Processing Center for handling. Click the link below to begin the entry process. Begin Standard Entry If you would like to use an SSL-encrypted web connection, you may click the link below to continue. Please be aware that by using SSL encryption, your connection may be noticeably slower. Begin SSL Entry