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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Hungary

Country Overview

FY2025
7.91%
FY2024
5.93%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+1.98 pp
Rank
#178/198

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 12.70% — —
FY2007 10.30% -2.40 pp -18.9%
FY2008 7.80% -2.50 pp -24.27%
FY2009 21.10% +13.30 pp +170.51%
FY2010 34.50% +13.40 pp +63.51%
FY2011 31.10% -3.40 pp -9.86%
FY2012 17.00% -14.10 pp -45.34%
FY2013 31.60% +14.60 pp +85.88%
FY2014 35.50% +3.90 pp +12.34%
FY2015 31.31% -4.19 pp -11.8%
FY2016 15.48% -15.83 pp -50.56%
FY2017 13.04% -2.44 pp -15.76%
FY2018 10.53% -2.51 pp -19.25%
FY2019 8.85% -1.68 pp -15.95%
FY2020 16.36% +7.51 pp +84.86%
FY2021 16.67% +0.31 pp +1.89%
FY2022 8.44% -8.23 pp -49.37%
FY2023 7.29% -1.15 pp -13.63%
FY2024 5.93% -1.36 pp -18.66%
FY2025 7.91% +1.98 pp +33.39%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 12.70%
FY2007 10.30%
FY2008 7.80%
FY2009 21.10%
FY2010 34.50%
FY2011 31.10%
FY2012 17.00%
FY2013 31.60%
FY2014 35.50%
FY2015 31.31%
FY2016 15.48%
FY2017 13.04%
FY2018 10.53%
FY2019 8.85%
FY2020 16.36%
FY2021 16.67%
FY2022 8.44%
FY2023 7.29%
FY2024 5.93%
FY2025 7.91%

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

Country facts

Population
9,514,251 (2025)
Source
Capital
Budapest
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
HU
Passport / nationality
Hungary

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
Budapest Not published 1 month Less than half a month Less than half a month