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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Central African Republic

Country Overview

FY2025
42.60%
FY2024
48.46%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-5.86 pp
Rank
#72/198

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 34.30% — —
FY2007 28.90% -5.40 pp -15.74%
FY2008 39.60% +10.70 pp +37.02%
FY2009 45.00% +5.40 pp +13.64%
FY2010 48.30% +3.30 pp +7.33%
FY2011 47.40% -0.90 pp -1.86%
FY2012 32.20% -15.20 pp -32.07%
FY2013 46.40% +14.20 pp +44.1%
FY2014 46.60% +0.20 pp +0.43%
FY2015 32.43% -14.17 pp -30.41%
FY2016 35.12% +2.69 pp +8.29%
FY2017 44.24% +9.12 pp +25.97%
FY2018 36.03% -8.21 pp -18.56%
FY2019 37.45% +1.42 pp +3.94%
FY2020 48.67% +11.22 pp +29.96%
FY2021 36.36% -12.31 pp -25.29%
FY2022 36.70% +0.34 pp +0.94%
FY2023 56.67% +19.97 pp +54.41%
FY2024 48.46% -8.21 pp -14.49%
FY2025 42.60% -5.86 pp -12.09%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 34.30%
FY2007 28.90%
FY2008 39.60%
FY2009 45.00%
FY2010 48.30%
FY2011 47.40%
FY2012 32.20%
FY2013 46.40%
FY2014 46.60%
FY2015 32.43%
FY2016 35.12%
FY2017 44.24%
FY2018 36.03%
FY2019 37.45%
FY2020 48.67%
FY2021 36.36%
FY2022 36.70%
FY2023 56.67%
FY2024 48.46%
FY2025 42.60%

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

Country facts

Population
5,513,282 (2025)
Source
Capital
Bangui
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
CF
Passport / nationality
Central African Republic

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
Bangui Not published Not published Not published Not published