The following African countries’ natives are eligible to apply for the DV-2026 American VISA Lottery Program. However, natives of Nigeria do not qualify for the DV-2026 Program as Nigeria is classified as a high-admission country.
Eligible African Countries
Explore the list of African countries eligible for the DV-2026 American Visa Lottery Program. Find out which countries qualify and key details about the application process.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cabo Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Djibouti
- Egypt*
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Note: Egypt has specific guidelines under the program, so additional instructions may apply.
Did You Know
If you receive a visa through the Diversity Visa (DV) Program, the U.S. government will not cover any costs related to your relocation, such as airfare, housing, employment assistance, healthcare, or financial support.
Before receiving a visa, you must demonstrate that you will not become a public charge in the United States, meaning you must show that you have the financial means to support yourself without relying on government assistance. It is important to review the Department of State’s guidelines on how they assess the likelihood of becoming a public charge and what evidence you can provide to demonstrate financial stability.
