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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Kenya

Country Overview

FY2025
68.23%
FY2024
63.32%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+4.91 pp
Rank
#17/198

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 33.90% — —
FY2007 33.70% -0.20 pp -0.59%
FY2008 35.60% +1.90 pp +5.64%
FY2009 35.80% +0.20 pp +0.56%
FY2010 40.20% +4.40 pp +12.29%
FY2011 39.30% -0.90 pp -2.24%
FY2012 33.60% -5.70 pp -14.5%
FY2013 28.30% -5.30 pp -15.77%
FY2014 27.30% -1.00 pp -3.53%
FY2015 27.34% +0.04 pp +0.15%
FY2016 26.60% -0.74 pp -2.71%
FY2017 33.17% +6.57 pp +24.7%
FY2018 41.59% +8.42 pp +25.38%
FY2019 49.86% +8.27 pp +19.88%
FY2020 50.26% +0.40 pp +0.8%
FY2021 34.86% -15.40 pp -30.64%
FY2022 42.02% +7.16 pp +20.54%
FY2023 51.68% +9.66 pp +22.99%
FY2024 63.32% +11.64 pp +22.52%
FY2025 68.23% +4.91 pp +7.75%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 33.90%
FY2007 33.70%
FY2008 35.60%
FY2009 35.80%
FY2010 40.20%
FY2011 39.30%
FY2012 33.60%
FY2013 28.30%
FY2014 27.30%
FY2015 27.34%
FY2016 26.60%
FY2017 33.17%
FY2018 41.59%
FY2019 49.86%
FY2020 50.26%
FY2021 34.86%
FY2022 42.02%
FY2023 51.68%
FY2024 63.32%
FY2025 68.23%

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

Country facts

Population
57,532,493 (2025)
Source
Capital
Nairobi
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
KE
Passport / nationality
Kenya

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