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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Bhutan

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
56.03%
FY2024
49.46%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+6.57 pp
Rank
#43/198

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 57.00% — —
FY2007 43.70% -13.30 pp -23.33%
FY2008 48.30% +4.60 pp +10.53%
FY2009 68.10% +19.80 pp +40.99%
FY2010 64.10% -4.00 pp -5.87%
FY2011 60.70% -3.40 pp -5.3%
FY2012 52.20% -8.50 pp -14%
FY2013 42.00% -10.20 pp -19.54%
FY2014 43.60% +1.60 pp +3.81%
FY2015 54.55% +10.95 pp +25.11%
FY2016 69.78% +15.23 pp +27.92%
FY2017 52.43% -17.35 pp -24.86%
FY2018 59.63% +7.20 pp +13.73%
FY2019 57.13% -2.50 pp -4.19%
FY2020 53.56% -3.57 pp -6.25%
FY2021 43.33% -10.23 pp -19.1%
FY2022 34.55% -8.78 pp -20.26%
FY2023 45.03% +10.48 pp +30.33%
FY2024 49.46% +4.43 pp +9.84%
FY2025 56.03% +6.57 pp +13.28%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 57.00%
FY2007 43.70%
FY2008 48.30%
FY2009 68.10%
FY2010 64.10%
FY2011 60.70%
FY2012 52.20%
FY2013 42.00%
FY2014 43.60%
FY2015 54.55%
FY2016 69.78%
FY2017 52.43%
FY2018 59.63%
FY2019 57.13%
FY2020 53.56%
FY2021 43.33%
FY2022 34.55%
FY2023 45.03%
FY2024 49.46%
FY2025 56.03%

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

Country facts

Population
796,682 (2025)
Source
Capital
Thimphu
Region
South Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
BT
Passport / nationality
Bhutan

World Bank — country indicators · 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

No U.S. visa processing posts listed for this country in the latest Global Visa Wait Times table.

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