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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Republic of the Congo

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
64.75%
FY2024
48.78%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+15.97 pp
Rank
#21/198

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
FY2017 48.47% — —
FY2018 52.23% +3.76 pp +7.76%
FY2019 60.49% +8.26 pp +15.81%
FY2020 59.34% -1.15 pp -1.9%
FY2021 63.82% +4.48 pp +7.55%
FY2022 37.19% -26.63 pp -41.73%
FY2023 49.65% +12.46 pp +33.5%
FY2024 48.78% -0.87 pp -1.75%
FY2025 64.75% +15.97 pp +32.74%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2017 48.47%
FY2018 52.23%
FY2019 60.49%
FY2020 59.34%
FY2021 63.82%
FY2022 37.19%
FY2023 49.65%
FY2024 48.78%
FY2025 64.75%

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

Country facts

Population
6,484,437 (2025)
Source
Capital
Brazzaville
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
XAF · Central African CFA franc
ISO code
CG
Passport / nationality
Congolese (Brazzaville)

World Bank — country indicators · 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
Brazzaville Not published Not published Not published Not published

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