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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Guatemala

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
39.21%
FY2024
30.84%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+8.37 pp
Rank
#78/198

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 52.30% — —
FY2007 54.10% +1.80 pp +3.44%
FY2008 33.80% -20.30 pp -37.52%
FY2009 29.70% -4.10 pp -12.13%
FY2010 28.00% -1.70 pp -5.72%
FY2011 30.20% +2.20 pp +7.86%
FY2012 30.90% +0.70 pp +2.32%
FY2013 37.70% +6.80 pp +22.01%
FY2014 35.90% -1.80 pp -4.77%
FY2015 45.37% +9.47 pp +26.38%
FY2016 48.68% +3.31 pp +7.3%
FY2017 47.14% -1.54 pp -3.16%
FY2018 53.62% +6.48 pp +13.75%
FY2019 58.64% +5.02 pp +9.36%
FY2020 52.36% -6.28 pp -10.71%
FY2021 7.26% -45.10 pp -86.13%
FY2022 5.45% -1.81 pp -24.93%
FY2023 21.55% +16.10 pp +295.41%
FY2024 30.84% +9.29 pp +43.11%
FY2025 39.21% +8.37 pp +27.14%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 52.30%
FY2007 54.10%
FY2008 33.80%
FY2009 29.70%
FY2010 28.00%
FY2011 30.20%
FY2012 30.90%
FY2013 37.70%
FY2014 35.90%
FY2015 45.37%
FY2016 48.68%
FY2017 47.14%
FY2018 53.62%
FY2019 58.64%
FY2020 52.36%
FY2021 7.26%
FY2022 5.45%
FY2023 21.55%
FY2024 30.84%
FY2025 39.21%

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

Country facts

Population
18,687,881 (2025)
Source
Capital
Guatemala City
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
GT
Passport / nationality
Guatemala

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 3, 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
Guatemala City 1.5 months 1 month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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