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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Iraq

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
39.86%
FY2024
33.44%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+6.42 pp
Rank
#75/198

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 56.10% — —
FY2007 44.60% -11.50 pp -20.5%
FY2008 46.30% +1.70 pp +3.81%
FY2009 31.80% -14.50 pp -31.32%
FY2010 42.20% +10.40 pp +32.7%
FY2011 27.30% -14.90 pp -35.31%
FY2012 32.80% +5.50 pp +20.15%
FY2013 39.20% +6.40 pp +19.51%
FY2014 41.40% +2.20 pp +5.61%
FY2015 52.82% +11.42 pp +27.58%
FY2016 51.71% -1.11 pp -2.1%
FY2017 60.71% +9.00 pp +17.4%
FY2018 56.95% -3.76 pp -6.19%
FY2019 49.94% -7.01 pp -12.31%
FY2020 45.24% -4.70 pp -9.41%
FY2021 36.48% -8.76 pp -19.36%
FY2022 44.63% +8.15 pp +22.34%
FY2023 37.09% -7.54 pp -16.89%
FY2024 33.44% -3.65 pp -9.84%
FY2025 39.86% +6.42 pp +19.2%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 56.10%
FY2007 44.60%
FY2008 46.30%
FY2009 31.80%
FY2010 42.20%
FY2011 27.30%
FY2012 32.80%
FY2013 39.20%
FY2014 41.40%
FY2015 52.82%
FY2016 51.71%
FY2017 60.71%
FY2018 56.95%
FY2019 49.94%
FY2020 45.24%
FY2021 36.48%
FY2022 44.63%
FY2023 37.09%
FY2024 33.44%
FY2025 39.86%

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

Country facts

Population
47,020,774 (2025)
Source
Capital
Baghdad
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
—
ISO code
IQ
Passport / nationality
Iraq

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
Baghdad Not published 6 months 6 months 6 months
Erbil Not published 6 months 6 months 6 months

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