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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Cyprus

Country Overview

FY2025
2.55%
FY2024
2.16%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+0.39 pp
Rank
#194/198

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 2.20% — —
FY2007 1.80% -0.40 pp -18.18%
FY2008 1.70% -0.10 pp -5.56%
FY2009 1.40% -0.30 pp -17.65%
FY2010 1.70% +0.30 pp +21.43%
FY2011 1.80% +0.10 pp +5.88%
FY2012 1.90% +0.10 pp +5.56%
FY2013 4.00% +2.10 pp +110.53%
FY2014 3.50% -0.50 pp -12.5%
FY2015 3.53% +0.03 pp +0.86%
FY2016 2.03% -1.50 pp -42.49%
FY2017 1.69% -0.34 pp -16.75%
FY2018 2.38% +0.69 pp +40.83%
FY2019 2.78% +0.40 pp +16.81%
FY2020 6.21% +3.43 pp +123.38%
FY2021 15.09% +8.88 pp +143%
FY2022 6.22% -8.87 pp -58.78%
FY2023 4.48% -1.74 pp -27.97%
FY2024 2.16% -2.32 pp -51.79%
FY2025 2.55% +0.39 pp +18.06%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 2.20%
FY2007 1.80%
FY2008 1.70%
FY2009 1.40%
FY2010 1.70%
FY2011 1.80%
FY2012 1.90%
FY2013 4.00%
FY2014 3.50%
FY2015 3.53%
FY2016 2.03%
FY2017 1.69%
FY2018 2.38%
FY2019 2.78%
FY2020 6.21%
FY2021 15.09%
FY2022 6.22%
FY2023 4.48%
FY2024 2.16%
FY2025 2.55%

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

Country facts

Population
1,370,754 (2025)
Source
Capital
Nicosia
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
CY
Passport / nationality
Cyprus

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
Nicosia Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month