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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Republic of The Gambia

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
75.29%
FY2024
66.03%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+9.26 pp
Rank
#6/198

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
FY2016 69.87% — —
FY2017 70.27% +0.40 pp +0.57%
FY2018 64.22% -6.05 pp -8.61%
FY2019 72.30% +8.08 pp +12.58%
FY2020 66.84% -5.46 pp -7.55%
FY2021 40.30% -26.54 pp -39.71%
FY2022 50.64% +10.34 pp +25.66%
FY2023 60.40% +9.76 pp +19.27%
FY2024 66.03% +5.63 pp +9.32%
FY2025 75.29% +9.26 pp +14.02%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2016 69.87%
FY2017 70.27%
FY2018 64.22%
FY2019 72.30%
FY2020 66.84%
FY2021 40.30%
FY2022 50.64%
FY2023 60.40%
FY2024 66.03%
FY2025 75.29%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
2,822,093 (2025)
Source
Capital
Banjul
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
GM
Passport / nationality
Republic of The Gambia

World Bank — country indicators · 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
Banjul Not published Not published Not published Not published

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