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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Montenegro

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
33.41%
FY2024
36.48%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-3.07 pp
Rank
#93/198

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
FY2008 25.60% — —
FY2009 27.50% +1.90 pp +7.42%
FY2010 36.60% +9.10 pp +33.09%
FY2011 39.00% +2.40 pp +6.56%
FY2012 31.40% -7.60 pp -19.49%
FY2013 32.60% +1.20 pp +3.82%
FY2014 28.00% -4.60 pp -14.11%
FY2015 31.26% +3.26 pp +11.64%
FY2016 28.69% -2.57 pp -8.22%
FY2017 26.41% -2.28 pp -7.95%
FY2018 35.35% +8.94 pp +33.85%
FY2019 39.10% +3.75 pp +10.61%
FY2020 58.53% +19.43 pp +49.69%
FY2021 9.30% -49.23 pp -84.11%
FY2022 34.03% +24.73 pp +265.91%
FY2023 43.59% +9.56 pp +28.09%
FY2024 36.48% -7.11 pp -16.31%
FY2025 33.41% -3.07 pp -8.42%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2008 25.60%
FY2009 27.50%
FY2010 36.60%
FY2011 39.00%
FY2012 31.40%
FY2013 32.60%
FY2014 28.00%
FY2015 31.26%
FY2016 28.69%
FY2017 26.41%
FY2018 35.35%
FY2019 39.10%
FY2020 58.53%
FY2021 9.30%
FY2022 34.03%
FY2023 43.59%
FY2024 36.48%
FY2025 33.41%

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

Country facts

Population
623,129 (2025)
Source
Capital
Podgorica
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
ME
Passport / nationality
Montenegro

World Bank — country indicators · 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
Podgorica Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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