2026 Entrant Status Check DV-2026 Entrants may enter their confirmation information through the link below starting at noon (EDT) on May 3, 2025. The DV-2026 registration period opens on October 2, 2024, and closes on November 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST. DV-2026 Entrants should keep their confirmation number until at least September 30, 2026.