Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

← Back to home

Afghanistan

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

FY2025
63.25%
FY2024
48.89%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+14.36 pp
Rank
#29/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 39.80% — —
FY2007 38.40% -1.40 pp -3.52%
FY2008 51.00% +12.60 pp +32.81%
FY2009 59.60% +8.60 pp +16.86%
FY2010 56.00% -3.60 pp -6.04%
FY2011 45.70% -10.30 pp -18.39%
FY2012 59.30% +13.60 pp +29.76%
FY2013 62.70% +3.40 pp +5.73%
FY2014 46.70% -16.00 pp -25.52%
FY2015 61.03% +14.33 pp +30.69%
FY2016 73.80% +12.77 pp +20.92%
FY2017 72.14% -1.66 pp -2.25%
FY2018 71.39% -0.75 pp -1.04%
FY2019 68.42% -2.97 pp -4.16%
FY2020 56.05% -12.37 pp -18.08%
FY2021 72.09% +16.04 pp +28.62%
FY2022 52.65% -19.44 pp -26.97%
FY2023 48.73% -3.92 pp -7.45%
FY2024 48.89% +0.16 pp +0.33%
FY2025 63.25% +14.36 pp +29.37%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 39.80%
FY2007 38.40%
FY2008 51.00%
FY2009 59.60%
FY2010 56.00%
FY2011 45.70%
FY2012 59.30%
FY2013 62.70%
FY2014 46.70%
FY2015 61.03%
FY2016 73.80%
FY2017 72.14%
FY2018 71.39%
FY2019 68.42%
FY2020 56.05%
FY2021 72.09%
FY2022 52.65%
FY2023 48.73%
FY2024 48.89%
FY2025 63.25%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
43,844,111 (2025)
Source
Capital
Kabul
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
—
ISO code
AF
Passport / nationality
Afghanistan

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Kabul Not published Not published Not published Not published

Next steps