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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Belize

Country Overview

FY2025
32.32%
FY2024
29.48%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+2.84 pp
Rank
#98/198

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 21.70% — —
FY2007 26.90% +5.20 pp +23.96%
FY2008 25.40% -1.50 pp -5.58%
FY2009 21.40% -4.00 pp -15.75%
FY2010 33.40% +12.00 pp +56.07%
FY2011 36.80% +3.40 pp +10.18%
FY2012 22.70% -14.10 pp -38.32%
FY2013 19.70% -3.00 pp -13.22%
FY2014 16.40% -3.30 pp -16.75%
FY2015 30.47% +14.07 pp +85.79%
FY2016 35.21% +4.74 pp +15.56%
FY2017 30.91% -4.30 pp -12.21%
FY2018 34.55% +3.64 pp +11.78%
FY2019 28.63% -5.92 pp -17.13%
FY2020 23.31% -5.32 pp -18.58%
FY2021 25.36% +2.05 pp +8.79%
FY2022 26.45% +1.09 pp +4.3%
FY2023 26.25% -0.20 pp -0.76%
FY2024 29.48% +3.23 pp +12.3%
FY2025 32.32% +2.84 pp +9.63%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 21.70%
FY2007 26.90%
FY2008 25.40%
FY2009 21.40%
FY2010 33.40%
FY2011 36.80%
FY2012 22.70%
FY2013 19.70%
FY2014 16.40%
FY2015 30.47%
FY2016 35.21%
FY2017 30.91%
FY2018 34.55%
FY2019 28.63%
FY2020 23.31%
FY2021 25.36%
FY2022 26.45%
FY2023 26.25%
FY2024 29.48%
FY2025 32.32%

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

Country facts

Population
422,924 (2025)
Source
Capital
Belmopan
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
BZ
Passport / nationality
Belize

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
Belmopan Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month