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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Benin

Country Overview

FY2025
64.58%
FY2024
61.49%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+3.09 pp
Rank
#24/198

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 31.90% — —
FY2007 37.40% +5.50 pp +17.24%
FY2008 39.10% +1.70 pp +4.55%
FY2009 37.00% -2.10 pp -5.37%
FY2010 39.70% +2.70 pp +7.3%
FY2011 48.20% +8.50 pp +21.41%
FY2012 33.00% -15.20 pp -31.54%
FY2013 34.60% +1.60 pp +4.85%
FY2014 31.40% -3.20 pp -9.25%
FY2015 35.74% +4.34 pp +13.82%
FY2016 38.01% +2.27 pp +6.35%
FY2017 42.10% +4.09 pp +10.76%
FY2018 47.74% +5.64 pp +13.4%
FY2019 48.48% +0.74 pp +1.55%
FY2020 45.27% -3.21 pp -6.62%
FY2021 32.05% -13.22 pp -29.2%
FY2022 40.57% +8.52 pp +26.58%
FY2023 49.11% +8.54 pp +21.05%
FY2024 61.49% +12.38 pp +25.21%
FY2025 64.58% +3.09 pp +5.03%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 31.90%
FY2007 37.40%
FY2008 39.10%
FY2009 37.00%
FY2010 39.70%
FY2011 48.20%
FY2012 33.00%
FY2013 34.60%
FY2014 31.40%
FY2015 35.74%
FY2016 38.01%
FY2017 42.10%
FY2018 47.74%
FY2019 48.48%
FY2020 45.27%
FY2021 32.05%
FY2022 40.57%
FY2023 49.11%
FY2024 61.49%
FY2025 64.58%

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

Country facts

Population
14,814,460 (2025)
Source
Capital
Porto-Novo
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
BJ
Passport / nationality
Benin

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
Cotonou Not published Not published Not published Not published