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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Barbados

Country Overview

FY2025
18.46%
FY2024
10.81%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+7.65 pp
Rank
#136/198

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 6.10% -0.20 pp -3.17%
FY2008 10.10% +4.00 pp +65.57%
FY2009 7.80% -2.30 pp -22.77%
FY2010 10.20% +2.40 pp +30.77%
FY2011 10.70% +0.50 pp +4.9%
FY2012 12.40% +1.70 pp +15.89%
FY2013 9.90% -2.50 pp -20.16%
FY2014 9.80% -0.10 pp -1.01%
FY2015 9.54% -0.26 pp -2.65%
FY2016 11.24% +1.70 pp +17.82%
FY2017 8.72% -2.52 pp -22.42%
FY2018 7.07% -1.65 pp -18.92%
FY2019 6.76% -0.31 pp -4.38%
FY2020 10.79% +4.03 pp +59.62%
FY2021 12.93% +2.14 pp +19.83%
FY2022 6.55% -6.38 pp -49.34%
FY2023 9.63% +3.08 pp +47.02%
FY2024 10.81% +1.18 pp +12.25%
FY2025 18.46% +7.65 pp +70.77%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 6.30%
FY2007 6.10%
FY2008 10.10%
FY2009 7.80%
FY2010 10.20%
FY2011 10.70%
FY2012 12.40%
FY2013 9.90%
FY2014 9.80%
FY2015 9.54%
FY2016 11.24%
FY2017 8.72%
FY2018 7.07%
FY2019 6.76%
FY2020 10.79%
FY2021 12.93%
FY2022 6.55%
FY2023 9.63%
FY2024 10.81%
FY2025 18.46%

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

Country facts

Population
282,623 (2025)
Source
Capital
Bridgetown
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
BB
Passport / nationality
Barbados

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
Bridgetown Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month