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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Botswana

Country Overview

FY2025
38.44%
FY2024
32.44%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+6.00 pp
Rank
#80/198

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 16.90% — —
FY2007 15.60% -1.30 pp -7.69%
FY2008 15.60% 0.00 pp 0%
FY2009 16.80% +1.20 pp +7.69%
FY2010 13.90% -2.90 pp -17.26%
FY2011 11.00% -2.90 pp -20.86%
FY2012 12.50% +1.50 pp +13.64%
FY2013 17.30% +4.80 pp +38.4%
FY2014 16.90% -0.40 pp -2.31%
FY2015 16.67% -0.23 pp -1.36%
FY2016 18.97% +2.30 pp +13.8%
FY2017 17.94% -1.03 pp -5.43%
FY2018 18.67% +0.73 pp +4.07%
FY2019 17.54% -1.13 pp -6.05%
FY2020 19.26% +1.72 pp +9.81%
FY2021 0.00% -19.26 pp -100%
FY2022 11.19% +11.19 pp —
FY2023 23.81% +12.62 pp +112.78%
FY2024 32.44% +8.63 pp +36.25%
FY2025 38.44% +6.00 pp +18.5%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 16.90%
FY2007 15.60%
FY2008 15.60%
FY2009 16.80%
FY2010 13.90%
FY2011 11.00%
FY2012 12.50%
FY2013 17.30%
FY2014 16.90%
FY2015 16.67%
FY2016 18.97%
FY2017 17.94%
FY2018 18.67%
FY2019 17.54%
FY2020 19.26%
FY2021 0.00%
FY2022 11.19%
FY2023 23.81%
FY2024 32.44%
FY2025 38.44%

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

Country facts

Population
2,562,122 (2025)
Source
Capital
Gaborone
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
BW
Passport / nationality
Botswana

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
Gaborone Not published Not published Not published Not published