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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Cameroon

Country Overview

FY2025
60.55%
FY2024
55.57%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+4.98 pp
Rank
#34/198

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 45.80% — —
FY2007 42.50% -3.30 pp -7.21%
FY2008 46.70% +4.20 pp +9.88%
FY2009 48.30% +1.60 pp +3.43%
FY2010 40.50% -7.80 pp -16.15%
FY2011 40.60% +0.10 pp +0.25%
FY2012 41.10% +0.50 pp +1.23%
FY2013 37.30% -3.80 pp -9.25%
FY2014 28.20% -9.10 pp -24.4%
FY2015 29.89% +1.69 pp +5.99%
FY2016 36.84% +6.95 pp +23.25%
FY2017 47.29% +10.45 pp +28.37%
FY2018 52.27% +4.98 pp +10.53%
FY2019 57.97% +5.70 pp +10.9%
FY2020 57.12% -0.85 pp -1.47%
FY2021 39.93% -17.19 pp -30.09%
FY2022 52.22% +12.29 pp +30.78%
FY2023 58.62% +6.40 pp +12.26%
FY2024 55.57% -3.05 pp -5.2%
FY2025 60.55% +4.98 pp +8.96%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 45.80%
FY2007 42.50%
FY2008 46.70%
FY2009 48.30%
FY2010 40.50%
FY2011 40.60%
FY2012 41.10%
FY2013 37.30%
FY2014 28.20%
FY2015 29.89%
FY2016 36.84%
FY2017 47.29%
FY2018 52.27%
FY2019 57.97%
FY2020 57.12%
FY2021 39.93%
FY2022 52.22%
FY2023 58.62%
FY2024 55.57%
FY2025 60.55%

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

Country facts

Population
29,879,337 (2025)
Source
Capital
Yaounde
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
CM
Passport / nationality
Cameroon

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
Yaounde Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month