In this episode, I’m breaking down two big topics many of you have been asking about — the DV Lottery 2027 and dual citizenship. The U.S. government is open, but the DV Lottery is still not open yet, so I clear up the confusion around dates, the meaning of “DV 2027,” and the confirmed $1 application fee.

I also share key information from Zambia’s 61st Independence celebration, including the processes for dual citizenship based on when you obtained U.S. citizenship:

whether you need to file a Notice of Acquisition or apply for Bestowal to regain your Zambian citizenship.

This episode is not just for Zambians.

No matter where you're from, I encourage you to look up your own country's laws on dual citizenship and requirements for children traveling on foreign passports. Every country is different, and these details matter.

I also tell a personal story about traveling home with my son on his American passport — and how learning about Section 3 saved us from a potential border headache. This is a must-listen for any parent in the diaspora.

If you’re Zambian and need more information, you can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington, D.C.:

📍 Address:

1529 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

📞 Phone:

(202) 234-4111 / (202) 234-4302

📧 Consular Email:

[email protected]

🌍 Website:

https://www.zambiaembassy.org

If your country has a different process, feel free to share your experience with me — this is a global community, and we learn from each other.

Tune in, stay informed, and stay connected.

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