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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Azerbaijan

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
20.91%
FY2024
21.46%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-0.55 pp
Rank
#127/198

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 22.20% — —
FY2007 15.40% -6.80 pp -30.63%
FY2008 14.00% -1.40 pp -9.09%
FY2009 11.50% -2.50 pp -17.86%
FY2010 13.50% +2.00 pp +17.39%
FY2011 12.90% -0.60 pp -4.44%
FY2012 11.40% -1.50 pp -11.63%
FY2013 9.40% -2.00 pp -17.54%
FY2014 13.50% +4.10 pp +43.62%
FY2015 12.93% -0.57 pp -4.22%
FY2016 14.83% +1.90 pp +14.69%
FY2017 27.63% +12.80 pp +86.31%
FY2018 28.45% +0.82 pp +2.97%
FY2019 25.43% -3.02 pp -10.62%
FY2020 26.41% +0.98 pp +3.85%
FY2021 12.27% -14.14 pp -53.54%
FY2022 23.54% +11.27 pp +91.85%
FY2023 35.99% +12.45 pp +52.89%
FY2024 21.46% -14.53 pp -40.37%
FY2025 20.91% -0.55 pp -2.56%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 22.20%
FY2007 15.40%
FY2008 14.00%
FY2009 11.50%
FY2010 13.50%
FY2011 12.90%
FY2012 11.40%
FY2013 9.40%
FY2014 13.50%
FY2015 12.93%
FY2016 14.83%
FY2017 27.63%
FY2018 28.45%
FY2019 25.43%
FY2020 26.41%
FY2021 12.27%
FY2022 23.54%
FY2023 35.99%
FY2024 21.46%
FY2025 20.91%

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

Country facts

Population
10,246,996 (2025)
Source
Capital
Baku
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
AZ
Passport / nationality
Azerbaijan

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 2, 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
Baku Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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