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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Mozambique

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
24.75%
FY2024
34.75%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-10.00 pp
Rank
#114/198

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 15.90% — —
FY2007 18.30% +2.40 pp +15.09%
FY2008 13.80% -4.50 pp -24.59%
FY2009 11.40% -2.40 pp -17.39%
FY2010 6.70% -4.70 pp -41.23%
FY2011 2.60% -4.10 pp -61.19%
FY2012 3.20% +0.60 pp +23.08%
FY2013 2.20% -1.00 pp -31.25%
FY2014 4.00% +1.80 pp +81.82%
FY2015 4.03% +0.03 pp +0.75%
FY2016 10.29% +6.26 pp +155.33%
FY2017 26.18% +15.89 pp +154.42%
FY2018 10.22% -15.96 pp -60.96%
FY2019 14.24% +4.02 pp +39.33%
FY2020 18.64% +4.40 pp +30.9%
FY2021 32.75% +14.11 pp +75.7%
FY2022 20.48% -12.27 pp -37.47%
FY2023 22.23% +1.75 pp +8.54%
FY2024 34.75% +12.52 pp +56.32%
FY2025 24.75% -10.00 pp -28.78%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 15.90%
FY2007 18.30%
FY2008 13.80%
FY2009 11.40%
FY2010 6.70%
FY2011 2.60%
FY2012 3.20%
FY2013 2.20%
FY2014 4.00%
FY2015 4.03%
FY2016 10.29%
FY2017 26.18%
FY2018 10.22%
FY2019 14.24%
FY2020 18.64%
FY2021 32.75%
FY2022 20.48%
FY2023 22.23%
FY2024 34.75%
FY2025 24.75%

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

Country facts

Population
35,631,653 (2025)
Source
Capital
Maputo
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
MZ
Passport / nationality
Mozambique

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
Maputo Not published Not published Not published Not published

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