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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Kosovo

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
35.00%
FY2024
36.52%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-1.52 pp
Rank
#91/198

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
FY2008 47.90% — —
FY2009 29.00% -18.90 pp -39.46%
FY2010 25.40% -3.60 pp -12.41%
FY2011 29.00% +3.60 pp +14.17%
FY2012 31.70% +2.70 pp +9.31%
FY2013 40.00% +8.30 pp +26.18%
FY2014 38.10% -1.90 pp -4.75%
FY2015 44.03% +5.93 pp +15.56%
FY2016 41.48% -2.55 pp -5.79%
FY2017 37.92% -3.56 pp -8.58%
FY2018 35.97% -1.95 pp -5.14%
FY2019 36.76% +0.79 pp +2.2%
FY2020 39.47% +2.71 pp +7.37%
FY2021 12.51% -26.96 pp -68.31%
FY2022 17.93% +5.42 pp +43.33%
FY2023 29.79% +11.86 pp +66.15%
FY2024 36.52% +6.73 pp +22.59%
FY2025 35.00% -1.52 pp -4.16%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2008 47.90%
FY2009 29.00%
FY2010 25.40%
FY2011 29.00%
FY2012 31.70%
FY2013 40.00%
FY2014 38.10%
FY2015 44.03%
FY2016 41.48%
FY2017 37.92%
FY2018 35.97%
FY2019 36.76%
FY2020 39.47%
FY2021 12.51%
FY2022 17.93%
FY2023 29.79%
FY2024 36.52%
FY2025 35.00%

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

Country facts

Population
1,576,876 (2025)
Source
Capital
Pristina
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
XK
Passport / nationality
Kosovo

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
Pristina Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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