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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Croatia

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
14.75%
FY2024
11.56%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+3.19 pp
Rank
#148/198

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 4.90% — —
FY2007 5.10% +0.20 pp +4.08%
FY2008 5.10% 0.00 pp 0%
FY2009 5.30% +0.20 pp +3.92%
FY2010 5.30% 0.00 pp 0%
FY2011 6.30% +1.00 pp +18.87%
FY2012 4.40% -1.90 pp -30.16%
FY2013 5.90% +1.50 pp +34.09%
FY2014 6.10% +0.20 pp +3.39%
FY2015 5.29% -0.81 pp -13.28%
FY2016 6.78% +1.49 pp +28.17%
FY2017 5.10% -1.68 pp -24.78%
FY2018 5.92% +0.82 pp +16.08%
FY2019 4.02% -1.90 pp -32.09%
FY2020 2.69% -1.33 pp -33.08%
FY2021 4.65% +1.96 pp +72.86%
FY2022 5.56% +0.91 pp +19.57%
FY2023 9.32% +3.76 pp +67.63%
FY2024 11.56% +2.24 pp +24.03%
FY2025 14.75% +3.19 pp +27.6%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 4.90%
FY2007 5.10%
FY2008 5.10%
FY2009 5.30%
FY2010 5.30%
FY2011 6.30%
FY2012 4.40%
FY2013 5.90%
FY2014 6.10%
FY2015 5.29%
FY2016 6.78%
FY2017 5.10%
FY2018 5.92%
FY2019 4.02%
FY2020 2.69%
FY2021 4.65%
FY2022 5.56%
FY2023 9.32%
FY2024 11.56%
FY2025 14.75%

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

Country facts

Population
3,876,200 (2025)
Source
Capital
Zagreb
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
HR
Passport / nationality
Croatia

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 2, 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
Zagreb Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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