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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Bolivia

Country Overview

FY2025
29.83%
FY2024
28.93%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+0.90 pp
Rank
#104/198

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 31.40% — —
FY2007 29.30% -2.10 pp -6.69%
FY2008 23.60% -5.70 pp -19.45%
FY2009 17.40% -6.20 pp -26.27%
FY2010 23.80% +6.40 pp +36.78%
FY2011 24.00% +0.20 pp +0.84%
FY2012 16.30% -7.70 pp -32.08%
FY2013 15.40% -0.90 pp -5.52%
FY2014 13.60% -1.80 pp -11.69%
FY2015 13.56% -0.04 pp -0.29%
FY2016 14.36% +0.80 pp +5.9%
FY2017 18.08% +3.72 pp +25.91%
FY2018 22.19% +4.11 pp +22.73%
FY2019 24.17% +1.98 pp +8.92%
FY2020 20.36% -3.81 pp -15.76%
FY2021 11.30% -9.06 pp -44.5%
FY2022 17.15% +5.85 pp +51.77%
FY2023 22.15% +5.00 pp +29.15%
FY2024 28.93% +6.78 pp +30.61%
FY2025 29.83% +0.90 pp +3.11%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 31.40%
FY2007 29.30%
FY2008 23.60%
FY2009 17.40%
FY2010 23.80%
FY2011 24.00%
FY2012 16.30%
FY2013 15.40%
FY2014 13.60%
FY2015 13.56%
FY2016 14.36%
FY2017 18.08%
FY2018 22.19%
FY2019 24.17%
FY2020 20.36%
FY2021 11.30%
FY2022 17.15%
FY2023 22.15%
FY2024 28.93%
FY2025 29.83%

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

Country facts

Population
12,581,843 (2025)
Source
Capital
La Paz
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
BO
Passport / nationality
Bolivia

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

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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
La Paz Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month