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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Austria

Country Overview

FY2025
8.92%
FY2024
9.94%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-1.02 pp
Rank
#172/198

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 15.80% — —
FY2007 16.10% +0.30 pp +1.9%
FY2008 20.30% +4.20 pp +26.09%
FY2009 11.90% -8.40 pp -41.38%
FY2010 11.50% -0.40 pp -3.36%
FY2011 9.30% -2.20 pp -19.13%
FY2012 11.10% +1.80 pp +19.35%
FY2013 8.70% -2.40 pp -21.62%
FY2014 7.80% -0.90 pp -10.34%
FY2015 7.40% -0.40 pp -5.13%
FY2016 5.93% -1.47 pp -19.86%
FY2017 5.00% -0.93 pp -15.68%
FY2018 5.39% +0.39 pp +7.8%
FY2019 5.21% -0.18 pp -3.34%
FY2020 8.91% +3.70 pp +71.02%
FY2021 6.29% -2.62 pp -29.41%
FY2022 6.97% +0.68 pp +10.81%
FY2023 9.38% +2.41 pp +34.58%
FY2024 9.94% +0.56 pp +5.97%
FY2025 8.92% -1.02 pp -10.26%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 15.80%
FY2007 16.10%
FY2008 20.30%
FY2009 11.90%
FY2010 11.50%
FY2011 9.30%
FY2012 11.10%
FY2013 8.70%
FY2014 7.80%
FY2015 7.40%
FY2016 5.93%
FY2017 5.00%
FY2018 5.39%
FY2019 5.21%
FY2020 8.91%
FY2021 6.29%
FY2022 6.97%
FY2023 9.38%
FY2024 9.94%
FY2025 8.92%

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

Country facts

Population
9,208,163 (2025)
Source
Capital
Vienna
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
AT
Passport / nationality
Austria

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
Vienna Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month