Visa Refusal Rates by Country
This page shows adjusted U.S. B-visa refusal rates by country based on the most recent available State Department data. These rates can help provide context on approval patterns and screening conditions across different countries.
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Related data page: Visa Demand by Country
Visual Snapshot: Where U.S. Visa Refusal Rates Are Highest
This chart highlights the countries with the highest refusal rates based on the latest available data.
What These Refusal Rates Mean
Visa refusal rates represent the percentage of applicants who are not approved for a U.S. B-visa based on recent State Department data. These rates can vary significantly by country and reflect differences in application patterns, documentation, and screening outcomes.
How to Interpret High vs Low Refusal Rates
Higher refusal rates may indicate stricter screening conditions or a higher proportion of applications that do not meet approval criteria. Lower refusal rates may suggest more consistent approval outcomes, but they do not guarantee individual success. These figures should be used as general context rather than a prediction for any single applicant.
Why This Matters When Choosing Where to Apply
When combined with visa wait times, refusal rates can help provide a clearer picture of overall conditions in a given country. A location with shorter wait times but higher refusal rates may present different tradeoffs compared to a location with longer waits but more stable approval outcomes.
Top 10 Countries with Highest Visa Refusal Rates
Top 10 Countries with Lowest Visa Refusal Rates
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Note: Refusal rates shown are based on adjusted U.S. B-visa refusal rates by nationality from the U.S. Department of State. These figures apply specifically to B-visa categories and may not reflect approval patterns for other visa types.