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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Lebanon

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
39.42%
FY2024
35.03%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+4.39 pp
Rank
#76/198

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 26.90% — —
FY2007 24.70% -2.20 pp -8.18%
FY2008 27.90% +3.20 pp +12.96%
FY2009 18.60% -9.30 pp -33.33%
FY2010 22.40% +3.80 pp +20.43%
FY2011 20.90% -1.50 pp -6.7%
FY2012 18.10% -2.80 pp -13.4%
FY2013 15.10% -3.00 pp -16.57%
FY2014 16.10% +1.00 pp +6.62%
FY2015 27.10% +11.00 pp +68.32%
FY2016 25.41% -1.69 pp -6.24%
FY2017 31.75% +6.34 pp +24.95%
FY2018 25.22% -6.53 pp -20.57%
FY2019 23.85% -1.37 pp -5.43%
FY2020 28.44% +4.59 pp +19.25%
FY2021 52.21% +23.77 pp +83.58%
FY2022 39.40% -12.81 pp -24.54%
FY2023 38.78% -0.62 pp -1.57%
FY2024 35.03% -3.75 pp -9.67%
FY2025 39.42% +4.39 pp +12.53%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 26.90%
FY2007 24.70%
FY2008 27.90%
FY2009 18.60%
FY2010 22.40%
FY2011 20.90%
FY2012 18.10%
FY2013 15.10%
FY2014 16.10%
FY2015 27.10%
FY2016 25.41%
FY2017 31.75%
FY2018 25.22%
FY2019 23.85%
FY2020 28.44%
FY2021 52.21%
FY2022 39.40%
FY2023 38.78%
FY2024 35.03%
FY2025 39.42%

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

Country facts

Population
5,849,421 (2025)
Source
Capital
Beirut
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
—
ISO code
LB
Passport / nationality
Lebanon

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
Beirut Not published 4 months 2 months 1.5 months

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