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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Ecuador

Country Overview

FY2025
42.24%
FY2024
36.99%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+5.25 pp
Rank
#73/198

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 35.50% — —
FY2007 28.10% -7.40 pp -20.85%
FY2008 40.00% +11.90 pp +42.35%
FY2009 36.00% -4.00 pp -10%
FY2010 27.10% -8.90 pp -24.72%
FY2011 23.00% -4.10 pp -15.13%
FY2012 18.50% -4.50 pp -19.57%
FY2013 16.90% -1.60 pp -8.65%
FY2014 20.80% +3.90 pp +23.08%
FY2015 31.34% +10.54 pp +50.67%
FY2016 29.18% -2.16 pp -6.89%
FY2017 27.95% -1.23 pp -4.22%
FY2018 31.38% +3.43 pp +12.27%
FY2019 34.05% +2.67 pp +8.51%
FY2020 33.44% -0.61 pp -1.79%
FY2021 15.68% -17.76 pp -53.11%
FY2022 17.51% +1.83 pp +11.67%
FY2023 26.67% +9.16 pp +52.31%
FY2024 36.99% +10.32 pp +38.7%
FY2025 42.24% +5.25 pp +14.19%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 35.50%
FY2007 28.10%
FY2008 40.00%
FY2009 36.00%
FY2010 27.10%
FY2011 23.00%
FY2012 18.50%
FY2013 16.90%
FY2014 20.80%
FY2015 31.34%
FY2016 29.18%
FY2017 27.95%
FY2018 31.38%
FY2019 34.05%
FY2020 33.44%
FY2021 15.68%
FY2022 17.51%
FY2023 26.67%
FY2024 36.99%
FY2025 42.24%

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

Country facts

Population
18,289,896 (2025)
Source
Capital
Quito
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
EC
Passport / nationality
Ecuador

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
Guayaquil Not published 2.5 months 1 month 1.5 months
Quito Not published 1 month Less than half a month Less than half a month