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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Estonia

Country Overview

FY2025
11.33%
FY2024
9.79%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+1.54 pp
Rank
#162/198

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 7.10% — —
FY2007 4.00% -3.10 pp -43.66%
FY2008 3.90% -0.10 pp -2.5%
FY2009 6.20% +2.30 pp +58.97%
FY2010 29.30% +23.10 pp +372.58%
FY2011 21.90% -7.40 pp -25.26%
FY2012 14.90% -7.00 pp -31.96%
FY2013 13.60% -1.30 pp -8.72%
FY2014 16.40% +2.80 pp +20.59%
FY2015 13.53% -2.87 pp -17.5%
FY2016 20.74% +7.21 pp +53.29%
FY2017 21.16% +0.42 pp +2.03%
FY2018 26.73% +5.57 pp +26.32%
FY2019 24.81% -1.92 pp -7.18%
FY2020 32.65% +7.84 pp +31.6%
FY2021 9.09% -23.56 pp -72.16%
FY2022 21.43% +12.34 pp +135.75%
FY2023 16.22% -5.21 pp -24.31%
FY2024 9.79% -6.43 pp -39.64%
FY2025 11.33% +1.54 pp +15.73%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 7.10%
FY2007 4.00%
FY2008 3.90%
FY2009 6.20%
FY2010 29.30%
FY2011 21.90%
FY2012 14.90%
FY2013 13.60%
FY2014 16.40%
FY2015 13.53%
FY2016 20.74%
FY2017 21.16%
FY2018 26.73%
FY2019 24.81%
FY2020 32.65%
FY2021 9.09%
FY2022 21.43%
FY2023 16.22%
FY2024 9.79%
FY2025 11.33%

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

Country facts

Population
1,366,475 (2025)
Source
Capital
Tallinn
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
EE
Passport / nationality
Estonia

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
Tallinn Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month