Diversity Visa Lottery to Require Passport Scan Guidelines
Diversity Visa Lottery to Require Passport Scan Guidelines October 10, 2025 — Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State has announced a proposed rule. It would significantly alter the entry process for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery by requiring applicants to upload a scanned image of their passport’s photo and signature page. The move, first introduced in August 2025, is intended to combat…












