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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Czech Republic

Country Overview

FY2025
8.66%
FY2024
7.96%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+0.70 pp
Rank
#173/198

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 9.40% — —
FY2007 6.70% -2.70 pp -28.72%
FY2008 5.20% -1.50 pp -22.39%
FY2009 6.90% +1.70 pp +32.69%
FY2010 9.60% +2.70 pp +39.13%
FY2011 6.40% -3.20 pp -33.33%
FY2012 6.40% 0.00 pp 0%
FY2013 5.80% -0.60 pp -9.38%
FY2014 8.10% +2.30 pp +39.66%
FY2015 6.33% -1.77 pp -21.85%
FY2016 7.82% +1.49 pp +23.54%
FY2017 6.81% -1.01 pp -12.92%
FY2018 10.37% +3.56 pp +52.28%
FY2019 12.41% +2.04 pp +19.67%
FY2020 26.82% +14.41 pp +116.12%
FY2021 16.24% -10.58 pp -39.45%
FY2022 8.50% -7.74 pp -47.66%
FY2023 8.05% -0.45 pp -5.29%
FY2024 7.96% -0.09 pp -1.12%
FY2025 8.66% +0.70 pp +8.79%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 9.40%
FY2007 6.70%
FY2008 5.20%
FY2009 6.90%
FY2010 9.60%
FY2011 6.40%
FY2012 6.40%
FY2013 5.80%
FY2014 8.10%
FY2015 6.33%
FY2016 7.82%
FY2017 6.81%
FY2018 10.37%
FY2019 12.41%
FY2020 26.82%
FY2021 16.24%
FY2022 8.50%
FY2023 8.05%
FY2024 7.96%
FY2025 8.66%

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

Country facts

Population
10,886,878 (2025)
Source
Capital
Prague
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
CZ
Passport / nationality
Czech 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
Prague Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month