Great news for thousands of hopeful applicants! The United States Department of State officially released the EDV 2026 results on May 3, 2026 (20th Baisakh 2082) at 10:45 PM Nepali time. If you submitted a Diversity Visa (DV) application, now’s the time to check your status.
You can find the result on the official website:
👉 dvprogram.state.gov
To check your result, make sure you have:
Your confirmation number
Your last name
Your date of birth
📋 EDV 2026 Overview
DetailsInformationDepartment NameU.S. Department of StateProgram NameElectronic Diversity Visa (EDV) 2026Application PeriodOctober 2 – November 7, 2025Result Release DateMay 3, 2026, at 10:45 PM (Nepali time)Mode of ApplicationOnlineParticipating CountriesNepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Japan, Kuwait, Qatar, Liberia, and othersOfficial Result Websitedvprogram.state.gov
🔍 How to Check the DV Result (EDV 2026)
Follow these steps to check your status:
Go to dvprogram.state.gov
Click on “Entrant Status Check”
Enter your confirmation number
Enter your last name and birth year
Complete the CAPTCHA verification
Click “Submit”
Your result will appear: https://dvprogram.state.gov/
✅ If selected: You’ll receive instructions for the next steps.
❌ If not selected: A message will confirm that you were not chosen this time.
📈 What Makes EDV 2026 Special?
This year’s DV program saw thousands of applicants from Nepal and beyond. The application window was open from October 2 to November 7, 2025. With results now live, many are eager to see if their American dream is one step closer.
Last year, the EDV 2025 results were published on May 4, 2024. As usual, successful entrants are encouraged to follow the guidelines carefully for further processing.
🇳🇵 For Applicants from Nepal
Nepali citizens continue to be among the most active participants in the DV Lottery. If you're among them, don’t forget to check your status using the link below:
👉 Check DV Lottery 2026 Result Here https://dvprogram.state.gov/
Whether you're selected or not, remember: the DV program is annual, and there’s always another opportunity ahead.
By: Shishir Timilsena
