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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Iceland

Country Overview

FY2025
5.43%
FY2024
5.80%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-0.37 pp
Rank
#188/198

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 16.00% — —
FY2007 8.50% -7.50 pp -46.87%
FY2008 5.10% -3.40 pp -40%
FY2009 6.30% +1.20 pp +23.53%
FY2010 9.80% +3.50 pp +55.56%
FY2011 8.60% -1.20 pp -12.24%
FY2012 5.60% -3.00 pp -34.88%
FY2013 7.10% +1.50 pp +26.79%
FY2014 10.20% +3.10 pp +43.66%
FY2015 8.11% -2.09 pp -20.49%
FY2016 7.69% -0.42 pp -5.18%
FY2017 7.46% -0.23 pp -2.99%
FY2018 7.14% -0.32 pp -4.29%
FY2019 9.44% +2.30 pp +32.21%
FY2020 18.98% +9.54 pp +101.06%
FY2021 25.00% +6.02 pp +31.72%
FY2022 3.24% -21.76 pp -87.04%
FY2023 4.54% +1.30 pp +40.12%
FY2024 5.80% +1.26 pp +27.75%
FY2025 5.43% -0.37 pp -6.38%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 16.00%
FY2007 8.50%
FY2008 5.10%
FY2009 6.30%
FY2010 9.80%
FY2011 8.60%
FY2012 5.60%
FY2013 7.10%
FY2014 10.20%
FY2015 8.11%
FY2016 7.69%
FY2017 7.46%
FY2018 7.14%
FY2019 9.44%
FY2020 18.98%
FY2021 25.00%
FY2022 3.24%
FY2023 4.54%
FY2024 5.80%
FY2025 5.43%

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

Country facts

Population
392,404 (2025)
Source
Capital
Reykjavik
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
IS
Passport / nationality
Iceland

Last checked: Oct 2, 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
Reykjavik Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month