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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Burundi

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
69.23%
FY2024
65.52%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+3.71 pp
Rank
#15/198

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 32.90% — —
FY2007 56.00% +23.10 pp +70.21%
FY2008 58.80% +2.80 pp +5%
FY2009 52.20% -6.60 pp -11.22%
FY2010 36.40% -15.80 pp -30.27%
FY2011 45.50% +9.10 pp +25%
FY2012 46.10% +0.60 pp +1.32%
FY2013 52.70% +6.60 pp +14.32%
FY2014 50.00% -2.70 pp -5.12%
FY2015 58.35% +8.35 pp +16.7%
FY2016 61.33% +2.98 pp +5.11%
FY2017 75.55% +14.22 pp +23.19%
FY2018 74.39% -1.16 pp -1.54%
FY2019 73.16% -1.23 pp -1.65%
FY2020 77.72% +4.56 pp +6.23%
FY2021 53.23% -24.49 pp -31.51%
FY2022 69.52% +16.29 pp +30.6%
FY2023 66.29% -3.23 pp -4.65%
FY2024 65.52% -0.77 pp -1.16%
FY2025 69.23% +3.71 pp +5.66%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 32.90%
FY2007 56.00%
FY2008 58.80%
FY2009 52.20%
FY2010 36.40%
FY2011 45.50%
FY2012 46.10%
FY2013 52.70%
FY2014 50.00%
FY2015 58.35%
FY2016 61.33%
FY2017 75.55%
FY2018 74.39%
FY2019 73.16%
FY2020 77.72%
FY2021 53.23%
FY2022 69.52%
FY2023 66.29%
FY2024 65.52%
FY2025 69.23%

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

Country facts

Population
14,390,003 (2025)
Source
Capital
Bujumbura
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
BI
Passport / nationality
Burundi

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 3, 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
Bujumbura Not published Not published Not published Not published

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