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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Algeria

Country Overview

FY2025
51.23%
FY2024
50.72%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+0.51 pp
Rank
#55/198

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 20.20% — —
FY2007 22.70% +2.50 pp +12.38%
FY2008 20.30% -2.40 pp -10.57%
FY2009 20.50% +0.20 pp +0.99%
FY2010 21.90% +1.40 pp +6.83%
FY2011 29.20% +7.30 pp +33.33%
FY2012 24.20% -5.00 pp -17.12%
FY2013 28.30% +4.10 pp +16.94%
FY2014 23.10% -5.20 pp -18.37%
FY2015 25.92% +2.82 pp +12.21%
FY2016 36.00% +10.08 pp +38.89%
FY2017 43.96% +7.96 pp +22.11%
FY2018 39.26% -4.70 pp -10.69%
FY2019 44.22% +4.96 pp +12.63%
FY2020 49.69% +5.47 pp +12.37%
FY2021 38.40% -11.29 pp -22.72%
FY2022 18.10% -20.30 pp -52.86%
FY2023 35.19% +17.09 pp +94.42%
FY2024 50.72% +15.53 pp +44.13%
FY2025 51.23% +0.51 pp +1.01%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 20.20%
FY2007 22.70%
FY2008 20.30%
FY2009 20.50%
FY2010 21.90%
FY2011 29.20%
FY2012 24.20%
FY2013 28.30%
FY2014 23.10%
FY2015 25.92%
FY2016 36.00%
FY2017 43.96%
FY2018 39.26%
FY2019 44.22%
FY2020 49.69%
FY2021 38.40%
FY2022 18.10%
FY2023 35.19%
FY2024 50.72%
FY2025 51.23%

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

Country facts

Population
47,435,312 (2025)
Source
Capital
Algiers
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
—
ISO code
DZ
Passport / nationality
Algeria

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
Algiers Less than half a month 12.5 months 2.5 months 0.5 months