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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Latvia

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
19.00%
FY2024
7.67%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+11.33 pp
Rank
#133/198

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 21.60% — —
FY2007 11.80% -9.80 pp -45.37%
FY2008 8.30% -3.50 pp -29.66%
FY2009 19.50% +11.20 pp +134.94%
FY2010 33.90% +14.40 pp +73.85%
FY2011 29.70% -4.20 pp -12.39%
FY2012 23.40% -6.30 pp -21.21%
FY2013 20.40% -3.00 pp -12.82%
FY2014 23.30% +2.90 pp +14.22%
FY2015 18.40% -4.90 pp -21.03%
FY2016 13.45% -4.95 pp -26.9%
FY2017 12.83% -0.62 pp -4.61%
FY2018 15.24% +2.41 pp +18.78%
FY2019 18.98% +3.74 pp +24.54%
FY2020 23.01% +4.03 pp +21.23%
FY2021 15.91% -7.10 pp -30.86%
FY2022 9.95% -5.96 pp -37.46%
FY2023 9.28% -0.67 pp -6.73%
FY2024 7.67% -1.61 pp -17.35%
FY2025 19.00% +11.33 pp +147.72%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 21.60%
FY2007 11.80%
FY2008 8.30%
FY2009 19.50%
FY2010 33.90%
FY2011 29.70%
FY2012 23.40%
FY2013 20.40%
FY2014 23.30%
FY2015 18.40%
FY2016 13.45%
FY2017 12.83%
FY2018 15.24%
FY2019 18.98%
FY2020 23.01%
FY2021 15.91%
FY2022 9.95%
FY2023 9.28%
FY2024 7.67%
FY2025 19.00%

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

Country facts

Population
1,847,785 (2025)
Source
Capital
Riga
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
LV
Passport / nationality
Latvia

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
Riga Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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