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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Madagascar

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
17.23%
FY2024
13.12%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+4.11 pp
Rank
#139/198

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 9.60% — —
FY2007 14.20% +4.60 pp +47.92%
FY2008 11.90% -2.30 pp -16.2%
FY2009 18.20% +6.30 pp +52.94%
FY2010 15.70% -2.50 pp -13.74%
FY2011 15.00% -0.70 pp -4.46%
FY2012 17.50% +2.50 pp +16.67%
FY2013 9.30% -8.20 pp -46.86%
FY2014 11.60% +2.30 pp +24.73%
FY2015 11.01% -0.59 pp -5.09%
FY2016 12.12% +1.11 pp +10.08%
FY2017 11.00% -1.12 pp -9.24%
FY2018 11.77% +0.77 pp +7%
FY2019 7.69% -4.08 pp -34.66%
FY2020 14.36% +6.67 pp +86.74%
FY2021 21.82% +7.46 pp +51.95%
FY2022 13.24% -8.58 pp -39.32%
FY2023 12.07% -1.17 pp -8.84%
FY2024 13.12% +1.05 pp +8.7%
FY2025 17.23% +4.11 pp +31.33%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 9.60%
FY2007 14.20%
FY2008 11.90%
FY2009 18.20%
FY2010 15.70%
FY2011 15.00%
FY2012 17.50%
FY2013 9.30%
FY2014 11.60%
FY2015 11.01%
FY2016 12.12%
FY2017 11.00%
FY2018 11.77%
FY2019 7.69%
FY2020 14.36%
FY2021 21.82%
FY2022 13.24%
FY2023 12.07%
FY2024 13.12%
FY2025 17.23%

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

Country facts

Population
32,740,678 (2025)
Source
Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
MG
Passport / nationality
Madagascar

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
Antananarivo Not published Not published Not published Not published

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