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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Greece

Country Overview

FY2025
9.30%
FY2024
10.16%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-0.86 pp
Rank
#170/198

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 2.20% — —
FY2007 1.60% -0.60 pp -27.27%
FY2008 1.50% -0.10 pp -6.25%
FY2009 2.00% +0.50 pp +33.33%
FY2010 2.60% +0.60 pp +30%
FY2011 14.80% +12.20 pp +469.23%
FY2012 26.10% +11.30 pp +76.35%
FY2013 26.00% -0.10 pp -0.38%
FY2014 27.10% +1.10 pp +4.23%
FY2015 21.89% -5.21 pp -19.23%
FY2016 16.37% -5.52 pp -25.22%
FY2017 13.14% -3.23 pp -19.73%
FY2018 16.93% +3.79 pp +28.84%
FY2019 14.99% -1.94 pp -11.46%
FY2020 18.58% +3.59 pp +23.95%
FY2021 10.86% -7.72 pp -41.55%
FY2022 14.95% +4.09 pp +37.66%
FY2023 15.57% +0.62 pp +4.15%
FY2024 10.16% -5.41 pp -34.75%
FY2025 9.30% -0.86 pp -8.46%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 2.20%
FY2007 1.60%
FY2008 1.50%
FY2009 2.00%
FY2010 2.60%
FY2011 14.80%
FY2012 26.10%
FY2013 26.00%
FY2014 27.10%
FY2015 21.89%
FY2016 16.37%
FY2017 13.14%
FY2018 16.93%
FY2019 14.99%
FY2020 18.58%
FY2021 10.86%
FY2022 14.95%
FY2023 15.57%
FY2024 10.16%
FY2025 9.30%

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

Country facts

Population
10,413,962 (2025)
Source
Capital
Athens
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
GR
Passport / nationality
Greece

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
Athens Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month