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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Malawi

Country Overview

FY2025
53.42%
FY2024
47.78%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+5.64 pp
Rank
#48/198

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 35.10% — —
FY2007 36.50% +1.40 pp +3.99%
FY2008 28.90% -7.60 pp -20.82%
FY2009 27.10% -1.80 pp -6.23%
FY2010 26.90% -0.20 pp -0.74%
FY2011 26.90% 0.00 pp 0%
FY2012 16.50% -10.40 pp -38.66%
FY2013 13.80% -2.70 pp -16.36%
FY2014 12.30% -1.50 pp -10.87%
FY2015 10.23% -2.07 pp -16.83%
FY2016 14.52% +4.29 pp +41.94%
FY2017 26.49% +11.97 pp +82.44%
FY2018 28.20% +1.71 pp +6.46%
FY2019 37.05% +8.85 pp +31.38%
FY2020 42.67% +5.62 pp +15.17%
FY2021 12.12% -30.55 pp -71.6%
FY2022 38.54% +26.42 pp +217.99%
FY2023 39.25% +0.71 pp +1.84%
FY2024 47.78% +8.53 pp +21.73%
FY2025 53.42% +5.64 pp +11.8%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 35.10%
FY2007 36.50%
FY2008 28.90%
FY2009 27.10%
FY2010 26.90%
FY2011 26.90%
FY2012 16.50%
FY2013 13.80%
FY2014 12.30%
FY2015 10.23%
FY2016 14.52%
FY2017 26.49%
FY2018 28.20%
FY2019 37.05%
FY2020 42.67%
FY2021 12.12%
FY2022 38.54%
FY2023 39.25%
FY2024 47.78%
FY2025 53.42%

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

Country facts

Population
22,216,120 (2025)
Source
Capital
Lilongwe
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
MW
Passport / nationality
Malawi

Last checked: Oct 2, 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
Lilongwe Not published 2.5 months 2.5 months 1 month