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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Argentina

Country Overview

FY2025
7.47%
FY2024
8.90%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-1.43 pp
Rank
#181/198

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 6.70% — —
FY2007 4.40% -2.30 pp -34.33%
FY2008 3.10% -1.30 pp -29.55%
FY2009 3.30% +0.20 pp +6.45%
FY2010 3.10% -0.20 pp -6.06%
FY2011 2.50% -0.60 pp -19.35%
FY2012 1.50% -1.00 pp -40%
FY2013 1.70% +0.20 pp +13.33%
FY2014 1.40% -0.30 pp -17.65%
FY2015 2.14% +0.74 pp +52.86%
FY2016 2.14% 0.00 pp 0%
FY2017 1.79% -0.35 pp -16.36%
FY2018 1.73% -0.06 pp -3.35%
FY2019 2.07% +0.34 pp +19.65%
FY2020 2.79% +0.72 pp +34.78%
FY2021 2.31% -0.48 pp -17.2%
FY2022 3.66% +1.35 pp +58.44%
FY2023 8.21% +4.55 pp +124.32%
FY2024 8.90% +0.69 pp +8.4%
FY2025 7.47% -1.43 pp -16.07%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 6.70%
FY2007 4.40%
FY2008 3.10%
FY2009 3.30%
FY2010 3.10%
FY2011 2.50%
FY2012 1.50%
FY2013 1.70%
FY2014 1.40%
FY2015 2.14%
FY2016 2.14%
FY2017 1.79%
FY2018 1.73%
FY2019 2.07%
FY2020 2.79%
FY2021 2.31%
FY2022 3.66%
FY2023 8.21%
FY2024 8.90%
FY2025 7.47%

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

Country facts

Population
45,851,378 (2025)
Source
Capital
Buenos Aires
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
AR
Passport / nationality
Argentina

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Nationality Argentine

Visa-free
103
Visa on arrival
28
eTA
5
eVisa
32
Visa required
20
Travel convenience total
136
Sum of visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA (not a single fuzzy category).
Source
Wikipedia visa requirements tables (L3)
Last checked
Oct 2, 2026

Passport mobility · Official source · Official data updated: Oct 3, 2026

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.

Sources · Methodology

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
Buenos Aires Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month