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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Bahrain

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
24.01%
FY2024
17.83%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+6.18 pp
Rank
#117/198

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 6.30% — —
FY2007 2.00% -4.30 pp -68.25%
FY2008 6.60% +4.60 pp +230%
FY2009 6.70% +0.10 pp +1.52%
FY2010 4.10% -2.60 pp -38.81%
FY2011 2.40% -1.70 pp -41.46%
FY2012 7.70% +5.30 pp +220.83%
FY2013 4.10% -3.60 pp -46.75%
FY2014 4.70% +0.60 pp +14.63%
FY2015 3.81% -0.89 pp -18.94%
FY2016 6.26% +2.45 pp +64.3%
FY2017 9.53% +3.27 pp +52.24%
FY2018 6.96% -2.57 pp -26.97%
FY2019 13.55% +6.59 pp +94.68%
FY2020 9.04% -4.51 pp -33.28%
FY2021 22.48% +13.44 pp +148.67%
FY2022 28.41% +5.93 pp +26.38%
FY2023 11.11% -17.30 pp -60.89%
FY2024 17.83% +6.72 pp +60.49%
FY2025 24.01% +6.18 pp +34.66%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 6.30%
FY2007 2.00%
FY2008 6.60%
FY2009 6.70%
FY2010 4.10%
FY2011 2.40%
FY2012 7.70%
FY2013 4.10%
FY2014 4.70%
FY2015 3.81%
FY2016 6.26%
FY2017 9.53%
FY2018 6.96%
FY2019 13.55%
FY2020 9.04%
FY2021 22.48%
FY2022 28.41%
FY2023 11.11%
FY2024 17.83%
FY2025 24.01%

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

Country facts

Population
1,600,366 (2025)
Source
Capital
Manama
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
—
ISO code
BH
Passport / nationality
Bahrain

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 3, 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
Manama Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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