Overview
- The State Department confirmed a new $1 online registration charge that is taken at submission and is non‑refundable.
- Selected entrants will still owe the separate $330 Diversity Visa application fee during consular processing.
- A valid, unexpired passport is now required at the time of entry, and expired or in‑process documents will not be accepted.
- The electronic entry form is being updated to incorporate the changes, which has postponed the opening of the next registration window on the official site.
- India is excluded from the current cycle under the rule barring countries with more than 50,000 recent immigrants, while core rules on education or qualifying work experience, single entries, and family inclusion remain in place.