The craze for the U.S. EDV (Electronic Diversity Visa) lottery in Nepal has reached new heights! Every year, thousands of Nepalis eagerly await their chance to apply for a shot at the "American Dream." In a recent Facebook post, the U.S. Embassy in Nepal announced the launch of the EDV 2025 application period.

The embassy’s post provided a step-by-step guide on how to apply, including key dates and the necessary documents. Nepalis from all walks of life, from students to professionals, have been flooding social media with excitement and queries, hoping to secure a golden ticket to the United States.

The U.S. Embassy also reminded applicants to be aware of scams and follow official guidelines for the application process. With social media abuzz, this year’s EDV lottery is expected to attract even more hopeful participants than ever before.

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२०२६ डाइभर्सिटी भिसा कार्यक्रम आज अर्थात् अक्टोबर २, राति ९:४५ (नेपाली समय) बजे खुल्दैछ।

नोट: डिभी कार्यक्रमका लागि हुने छनौट योग्य आवेदकहरू मध्येबाट एकदमै निष्पक्ष रूपमा गरिन्छ। कृपया प्रति व्यक्ति एउटा मात्र आवेदन बुझाउनु होला। एकभन्दा बढी आवेदन बुझाउने आवेदकहरू कार्यक्रमका लागि अयोग्य ठहरिनेछन् । यसको आवेदन तपाईंले https://dvprogram.state.gov/ मा अक्टोबर २, राति ९:४५ बजे (नेपाली समय) देखि नभेम्बर ५ , राति १०:४५ बजे (नेपाली समय) सम्मको समयमा जुनसुकै बेला पनि बुझाउन सक्नुहुन्छ।

थप जान्नुहोस्: travel.state.gov/dv

The 2026 Diversity Visa Program opens today at 9:45 p.m. Nepal time!

Note: DV selection is performed completely randomly from the eligible entries. There is only one entry allowed per person. You can submit your application at https://dvprogram.state.gov/ anytime between 9:45 PM Nepal time from October 2 to November 5.

To learn more, please visit travel.state.gov/dv