Country guide · St. BarthélemyA special chargeability case
St. Barthélemy is a territory or special case for DV chargeability. The official instructions say which country its natives are charged to (for example, natives of Macau select Portugal and natives of Martinique select France). Do not infer eligibility from a country selector; read the instructions for the cycle you enter.
Country of birth normally determines chargeability. Citizenship or current residence alone does not replace it. Check spouse, parent and territory exceptions in the actual cycle’s instructions.
Official DV-2026 archive ↗ Official DV instructions ↗No PP 10998 restriction named for St. Barthélemy
St. Barthélemy is not named in the PP 10998 nationality lists in our source snapshot. This is not a general visa or travel clearance; other rules can apply, and restrictions change.
Nationality, passport, location and visa validity at the effective date can matter. Limited exceptions require individual review. Do not treat a country selector as a final eligibility ruling.
PP 10998 guidance ↗How many people from St. Barthélemy enter and are selected
| Program year | Principal entrants | People incl. family | Selected incl. family |
|---|---|---|---|
| DV-2019 | 31 | 56 | — |
| DV-2020 | 22 | 34 | — |
| DV-2021 | 19 | 31 | — |
| DV-2024 | — | — | — |
| DV-2025 | — | — | 2 |
| DV-2026 | — | — | — |
Per-country entry counts are published only through DV-2021; selectee counts through DV-2026. A dash means no figure was published.
What to prepare if you were born in St. Barthélemy
- Passport: valid and unexpired, with its number, issuing country and expiry date ready, and a JPEG scan of the biographic and signature page (5 MB or less). Check it free on your device →
- Photo: 600 × 600 pixels, JPEG, 240 KB or less, taken within six months, head 50–69% of the height, no glasses. Frame it free →
- Your name in the Roman alphabet, exactly as in your passport, with your city and country of birth as recorded in your documents.
- Your family: your spouse and every unmarried child under 21, each with a compliant photo, even if they will not immigrate. See who must be listed →
- Your qualification: a formal 12-year education or two qualifying years of work in the past five. Check the rules →
Run the complete entry check to see your acceptance score and every problem before you submit on the official site.
After selection: documents from St. Barthélemy
A person born in St. Barthélemy may need police or civil records from more than one country because of past residence, marriage, birth or arrest history. The format of each record depends on the country that issued it, not only on your nationality: use the official document finder for every country involved.
Country-specific document finder ↗What happens after selection → · Documents after selection →
Questions about St. Barthélemy
Can someone born in St. Barthélemy enter the DV lottery?
St. Barthélemy is a special chargeability case: the official instructions say which country its natives are charged to. Read them for the cycle you enter.
What are the DV lottery odds for St. Barthélemy?
The State Department did not publish separate figures for St. Barthélemy in the years we compiled. Selection is a random drawing within each region; no one can improve an individual’s chance.
Does a visa restriction apply to St. Barthélemy passport holders?
St. Barthélemy is not named in the PP 10998 nationality lists in our source snapshot. Restrictions follow nationality and can change, so check the official guidance before your interview.
Do I need a passport to enter from St. Barthélemy?
Yes, from DV-2027: the current regulation requires valid, unexpired passport details and a JPEG scan of the biographic and signature page of 5 MB or less, unless a limited legal exemption applies. Check your passport free with our passport check.
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