list of documents required for the U.S. 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Program

list of documents required for the U.S. 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Program

Valid Passport

Confirmation Page of Form DS-260

DV Lottery Selection Notification

Passport-Sized Photographs (two recent photos, 2 x 2 inches)

Birth Certificate (original or certified copy, plus a photocopy)

Marriage Certificate (if applicable, plus a photocopy)

Divorce Decree or Death Certificate (if applicable, plus a photocopy)

Police Clearance Certificates (from all countries lived in for 6+ months after age 16)

Military Records (if applicable, plus a photocopy)

Court and Prison Records (if applicable, plus a photocopy)

Educational or Work Experience Documents (proof of high school education or qualifying work experience)

Affidavit of Support or Form I-134 (if required by the consular officer)

Medical Examination Results (from a panel physician)

Fee Payment Confirmation

Certified English Translations (for any documents not in English)