The Geography of U.S. Visa Refusal

Adjusted U.S. B-visa refusal rates by applicant nationality, fiscal year 2024.

World map showing U.S. adjusted B-visa refusal rates by applicant nationality in fiscal year 2024. Refusal rates vary substantially across countries, with darker green indicating higher refusal rates. Gray areas indicate no mapped data.

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Rates are U.S. Department of State adjusted B-visa refusal rates by nationality and apply only to B-visa applicants. Estimated applicant and refusal counts are VisaWatch calculations.

Chart: VisaWatch · Analysis: Moses O. OgutuSource: U.S. Department of State; VisaWatch calculationsDownload image