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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Mauritius

Country Overview

FY2025
7.35%
FY2024
6.27%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+1.08 pp
Rank
#182/198

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 10.00% — —
FY2007 13.10% +3.10 pp +31%
FY2008 11.60% -1.50 pp -11.45%
FY2009 7.20% -4.40 pp -37.93%
FY2010 6.00% -1.20 pp -16.67%
FY2011 7.50% +1.50 pp +25%
FY2012 5.00% -2.50 pp -33.33%
FY2013 4.70% -0.30 pp -6%
FY2014 2.20% -2.50 pp -53.19%
FY2015 5.71% +3.51 pp +159.55%
FY2016 5.53% -0.18 pp -3.15%
FY2017 8.29% +2.76 pp +49.91%
FY2018 6.49% -1.80 pp -21.71%
FY2019 6.59% +0.10 pp +1.54%
FY2020 6.22% -0.37 pp -5.61%
FY2021 9.92% +3.70 pp +59.49%
FY2022 7.77% -2.15 pp -21.67%
FY2023 6.90% -0.87 pp -11.2%
FY2024 6.27% -0.63 pp -9.13%
FY2025 7.35% +1.08 pp +17.22%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 10.00%
FY2007 13.10%
FY2008 11.60%
FY2009 7.20%
FY2010 6.00%
FY2011 7.50%
FY2012 5.00%
FY2013 4.70%
FY2014 2.20%
FY2015 5.71%
FY2016 5.53%
FY2017 8.29%
FY2018 6.49%
FY2019 6.59%
FY2020 6.22%
FY2021 9.92%
FY2022 7.77%
FY2023 6.90%
FY2024 6.27%
FY2025 7.35%

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

Country facts

Population
1,243,741 (2025)
Source
Capital
Port Louis
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
MU
Passport / nationality
Mauritius

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
Port Louis Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month