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.

← Back to home

Belarus

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
26.58%
FY2024
28.79%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-2.21 pp
Rank
#108/198

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 26.50% — —
FY2007 26.10% -0.40 pp -1.51%
FY2008 21.10% -5.00 pp -19.16%
FY2009 15.50% -5.60 pp -26.54%
FY2010 19.70% +4.20 pp +27.1%
FY2011 19.40% -0.30 pp -1.52%
FY2012 19.50% +0.10 pp +0.52%
FY2013 20.70% +1.20 pp +6.15%
FY2014 14.00% -6.70 pp -32.37%
FY2015 12.53% -1.47 pp -10.5%
FY2016 14.87% +2.34 pp +18.68%
FY2017 21.69% +6.82 pp +45.86%
FY2018 23.26% +1.57 pp +7.24%
FY2019 21.93% -1.33 pp -5.72%
FY2020 27.01% +5.08 pp +23.16%
FY2021 16.81% -10.20 pp -37.76%
FY2022 26.05% +9.24 pp +54.97%
FY2023 32.80% +6.75 pp +25.91%
FY2024 28.79% -4.01 pp -12.23%
FY2025 26.58% -2.21 pp -7.68%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 26.50%
FY2007 26.10%
FY2008 21.10%
FY2009 15.50%
FY2010 19.70%
FY2011 19.40%
FY2012 19.50%
FY2013 20.70%
FY2014 14.00%
FY2015 12.53%
FY2016 14.87%
FY2017 21.69%
FY2018 23.26%
FY2019 21.93%
FY2020 27.01%
FY2021 16.81%
FY2022 26.05%
FY2023 32.80%
FY2024 28.79%
FY2025 26.58%

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

Country facts

Population
9,085,991 (2025)
Source
Capital
Minsk
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
BY
Passport / nationality
Belarus

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
Minsk Not published Not published Not published Not published

Next steps