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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Gabon

Country Overview

FY2025
44.63%
FY2024
27.76%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+16.87 pp
Rank
#67/198

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 26.20% — —
FY2007 23.40% -2.80 pp -10.69%
FY2008 23.00% -0.40 pp -1.71%
FY2009 23.80% +0.80 pp +3.48%
FY2010 27.30% +3.50 pp +14.71%
FY2011 30.30% +3.00 pp +10.99%
FY2012 24.10% -6.20 pp -20.46%
FY2013 20.30% -3.80 pp -15.77%
FY2014 13.50% -6.80 pp -33.5%
FY2015 15.74% +2.24 pp +16.59%
FY2016 21.29% +5.55 pp +35.26%
FY2017 26.10% +4.81 pp +22.59%
FY2018 40.00% +13.90 pp +53.26%
FY2019 45.41% +5.41 pp +13.52%
FY2020 37.61% -7.80 pp -17.18%
FY2021 31.25% -6.36 pp -16.91%
FY2022 21.65% -9.60 pp -30.72%
FY2023 29.62% +7.97 pp +36.81%
FY2024 27.76% -1.86 pp -6.28%
FY2025 44.63% +16.87 pp +60.77%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 26.20%
FY2007 23.40%
FY2008 23.00%
FY2009 23.80%
FY2010 27.30%
FY2011 30.30%
FY2012 24.10%
FY2013 20.30%
FY2014 13.50%
FY2015 15.74%
FY2016 21.29%
FY2017 26.10%
FY2018 40.00%
FY2019 45.41%
FY2020 37.61%
FY2021 31.25%
FY2022 21.65%
FY2023 29.62%
FY2024 27.76%
FY2025 44.63%

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

Country facts

Population
2,593,130 (2025)
Source
Capital
Libreville
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
GA
Passport / nationality
Gabon

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
Libreville Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month