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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El Salvador

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
58.22%
FY2024
52.65%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+5.57 pp
Rank
#38/198

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 61.00% — —
FY2007 50.10% -10.90 pp -17.87%
FY2008 45.70% -4.40 pp -8.78%
FY2009 52.10% +6.40 pp +14%
FY2010 47.40% -4.70 pp -9.02%
FY2011 47.10% -0.30 pp -0.63%
FY2012 41.40% -5.70 pp -12.1%
FY2013 45.10% +3.70 pp +8.94%
FY2014 36.30% -8.80 pp -19.51%
FY2015 45.72% +9.42 pp +25.95%
FY2016 57.12% +11.40 pp +24.93%
FY2017 52.97% -4.15 pp -7.27%
FY2018 51.49% -1.48 pp -2.79%
FY2019 58.18% +6.69 pp +12.99%
FY2020 62.95% +4.77 pp +8.2%
FY2021 20.63% -42.32 pp -67.23%
FY2022 45.46% +24.83 pp +120.36%
FY2023 57.91% +12.45 pp +27.39%
FY2024 52.65% -5.26 pp -9.08%
FY2025 58.22% +5.57 pp +10.58%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 61.00%
FY2007 50.10%
FY2008 45.70%
FY2009 52.10%
FY2010 47.40%
FY2011 47.10%
FY2012 41.40%
FY2013 45.10%
FY2014 36.30%
FY2015 45.72%
FY2016 57.12%
FY2017 52.97%
FY2018 51.49%
FY2019 58.18%
FY2020 62.95%
FY2021 20.63%
FY2022 45.46%
FY2023 57.91%
FY2024 52.65%
FY2025 58.22%

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

Country facts

Population
6,365,503 (2025)
Source
Capital
San Salvador
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
SV
Passport / nationality
El Salvador

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
San Salvador Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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