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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Burma (Myanmar)

Country Overview

FY2025
64.19%
FY2024
62.58%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+1.61 pp
Rank
#26/198

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 44.90% — —
FY2007 49.80% +4.90 pp +10.91%
FY2008 41.90% -7.90 pp -15.86%
FY2009 34.20% -7.70 pp -18.38%
FY2010 32.00% -2.20 pp -6.43%
FY2011 33.20% +1.20 pp +3.75%
FY2012 31.00% -2.20 pp -6.63%
FY2013 23.50% -7.50 pp -24.19%
FY2014 15.50% -8.00 pp -34.04%
FY2015 16.32% +0.82 pp +5.29%
FY2016 13.02% -3.30 pp -20.22%
FY2017 17.88% +4.86 pp +37.33%
FY2018 23.12% +5.24 pp +29.31%
FY2019 30.91% +7.79 pp +33.69%
FY2020 40.68% +9.77 pp +31.61%
FY2021 39.40% -1.28 pp -3.15%
FY2022 46.15% +6.75 pp +17.13%
FY2023 43.67% -2.48 pp -5.37%
FY2024 62.58% +18.91 pp +43.3%
FY2025 64.19% +1.61 pp +2.57%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 44.90%
FY2007 49.80%
FY2008 41.90%
FY2009 34.20%
FY2010 32.00%
FY2011 33.20%
FY2012 31.00%
FY2013 23.50%
FY2014 15.50%
FY2015 16.32%
FY2016 13.02%
FY2017 17.88%
FY2018 23.12%
FY2019 30.91%
FY2020 40.68%
FY2021 39.40%
FY2022 46.15%
FY2023 43.67%
FY2024 62.58%
FY2025 64.19%

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

Country facts

Population
54,850,648 (2025)
Source
Capital
Naypyidaw
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Currency
—
ISO code
MM
Passport / nationality
Burma (Myanmar)

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
Rangoon Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month