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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Kazakhstan

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
51.75%
FY2024
46.29%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+5.46 pp
Rank
#54/198

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 12.50% — —
FY2007 12.20% -0.30 pp -2.4%
FY2008 11.70% -0.50 pp -4.1%
FY2009 12.20% +0.50 pp +4.27%
FY2010 9.40% -2.80 pp -22.95%
FY2011 8.30% -1.10 pp -11.7%
FY2012 7.50% -0.80 pp -9.64%
FY2013 8.00% +0.50 pp +6.67%
FY2014 9.90% +1.90 pp +23.75%
FY2015 12.70% +2.80 pp +28.28%
FY2016 27.55% +14.85 pp +116.93%
FY2017 32.81% +5.26 pp +19.09%
FY2018 39.38% +6.57 pp +20.02%
FY2019 42.58% +3.20 pp +8.13%
FY2020 47.34% +4.76 pp +11.18%
FY2021 43.29% -4.05 pp -8.56%
FY2022 44.02% +0.73 pp +1.69%
FY2023 41.93% -2.09 pp -4.75%
FY2024 46.29% +4.36 pp +10.4%
FY2025 51.75% +5.46 pp +11.8%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 12.50%
FY2007 12.20%
FY2008 11.70%
FY2009 12.20%
FY2010 9.40%
FY2011 8.30%
FY2012 7.50%
FY2013 8.00%
FY2014 9.90%
FY2015 12.70%
FY2016 27.55%
FY2017 32.81%
FY2018 39.38%
FY2019 42.58%
FY2020 47.34%
FY2021 43.29%
FY2022 44.02%
FY2023 41.93%
FY2024 46.29%
FY2025 51.75%

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

Country facts

Population
20,843,754 (2025)
Source
Capital
Astana
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
KZ
Passport / nationality
Kazakhstan

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
Almaty Not published 1 month Less than half a month 1 month
Astana Not published 1 month Not published 1 month

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