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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Ethiopia

Country Overview

FY2025
53.64%
FY2024
51.17%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+2.47 pp
Rank
#47/198

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 43.10% — —
FY2007 46.00% +2.90 pp +6.73%
FY2008 46.70% +0.70 pp +1.52%
FY2009 50.60% +3.90 pp +8.35%
FY2010 49.10% -1.50 pp -2.96%
FY2011 41.70% -7.40 pp -15.07%
FY2012 39.70% -2.00 pp -4.8%
FY2013 35.60% -4.10 pp -10.33%
FY2014 44.90% +9.30 pp +26.12%
FY2015 48.32% +3.42 pp +7.62%
FY2016 38.13% -10.19 pp -21.09%
FY2017 50.30% +12.17 pp +31.92%
FY2018 41.74% -8.56 pp -17.02%
FY2019 45.46% +3.72 pp +8.91%
FY2020 39.73% -5.73 pp -12.6%
FY2021 7.52% -32.21 pp -81.07%
FY2022 25.32% +17.80 pp +236.7%
FY2023 41.20% +15.88 pp +62.72%
FY2024 51.17% +9.97 pp +24.2%
FY2025 53.64% +2.47 pp +4.83%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 43.10%
FY2007 46.00%
FY2008 46.70%
FY2009 50.60%
FY2010 49.10%
FY2011 41.70%
FY2012 39.70%
FY2013 35.60%
FY2014 44.90%
FY2015 48.32%
FY2016 38.13%
FY2017 50.30%
FY2018 41.74%
FY2019 45.46%
FY2020 39.73%
FY2021 7.52%
FY2022 25.32%
FY2023 41.20%
FY2024 51.17%
FY2025 53.64%

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

Country facts

Population
135,472,051 (2025)
Source
Capital
Addis Ababa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
ET
Passport / nationality
Ethiopia

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
Addis Ababa 3.5 months 3 months 2 months 2.5 months