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.

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Albania

Country Overview

FY2025
37.32%
FY2024
33.37%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+3.95 pp
Rank
#85/198

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 54.50% — —
FY2007 49.50% -5.00 pp -9.17%
FY2008 38.70% -10.80 pp -21.82%
FY2009 39.60% +0.90 pp +2.33%
FY2010 37.70% -1.90 pp -4.8%
FY2011 42.30% +4.60 pp +12.2%
FY2012 40.50% -1.80 pp -4.26%
FY2013 40.40% -0.10 pp -0.25%
FY2014 39.80% -0.60 pp -1.49%
FY2015 36.82% -2.98 pp -7.49%
FY2016 35.95% -0.87 pp -2.36%
FY2017 40.45% +4.50 pp +12.52%
FY2018 41.92% +1.47 pp +3.63%
FY2019 41.45% -0.47 pp -1.12%
FY2020 40.06% -1.39 pp -3.35%
FY2021 10.78% -29.28 pp -73.09%
FY2022 27.55% +16.77 pp +155.57%
FY2023 31.10% +3.55 pp +12.89%
FY2024 33.37% +2.27 pp +7.3%
FY2025 37.32% +3.95 pp +11.84%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 54.50%
FY2007 49.50%
FY2008 38.70%
FY2009 39.60%
FY2010 37.70%
FY2011 42.30%
FY2012 40.50%
FY2013 40.40%
FY2014 39.80%
FY2015 36.82%
FY2016 35.95%
FY2017 40.45%
FY2018 41.92%
FY2019 41.45%
FY2020 40.06%
FY2021 10.78%
FY2022 27.55%
FY2023 31.10%
FY2024 33.37%
FY2025 37.32%

Source: U.S. Department of State · View official source

Country facts

Population
2,349,580 (2025)
Source
Capital
Tirane
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
AL
Passport / nationality
Albania

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

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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
Tirana Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month