One Buck to Dream: New Fee for Visa Lottery Signup
Published Date: 9/16/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of State is adding a $1 fee to enter the Diversity Visa lottery to share costs more fairly among all applicants. This means everyone who wants to try their luck at the visa lottery will pay a small fee upfront, instead of only winners paying later. The new fee will start when you register online, so get ready to pay a buck when you apply!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Diversity Visa $1 Entry Fee
If you enter the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, you will pay a $1 electronic registration fee when you register. The Department of State will collect this $1 at the time of online registration to spread lottery administration costs among all applicants instead of charging only winners.
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