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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Namibia

Country Overview

FY2025
16.54%
FY2024
21.95%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-5.41 pp
Rank
#140/198

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 6.50% — —
FY2007 4.80% -1.70 pp -26.15%
FY2008 6.80% +2.00 pp +41.67%
FY2009 10.80% +4.00 pp +58.82%
FY2010 14.90% +4.10 pp +37.96%
FY2011 8.90% -6.00 pp -40.27%
FY2012 8.80% -0.10 pp -1.12%
FY2013 6.20% -2.60 pp -29.55%
FY2014 7.60% +1.40 pp +22.58%
FY2015 7.43% -0.17 pp -2.24%
FY2016 5.56% -1.87 pp -25.17%
FY2017 6.31% +0.75 pp +13.49%
FY2018 8.40% +2.09 pp +33.12%
FY2019 6.60% -1.80 pp -21.43%
FY2020 5.20% -1.40 pp -21.21%
FY2021 10.71% +5.51 pp +105.96%
FY2022 12.05% +1.34 pp +12.51%
FY2023 22.40% +10.35 pp +85.89%
FY2024 21.95% -0.45 pp -2.01%
FY2025 16.54% -5.41 pp -24.65%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 6.50%
FY2007 4.80%
FY2008 6.80%
FY2009 10.80%
FY2010 14.90%
FY2011 8.90%
FY2012 8.80%
FY2013 6.20%
FY2014 7.60%
FY2015 7.43%
FY2016 5.56%
FY2017 6.31%
FY2018 8.40%
FY2019 6.60%
FY2020 5.20%
FY2021 10.71%
FY2022 12.05%
FY2023 22.40%
FY2024 21.95%
FY2025 16.54%

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

Country facts

Population
3,092,816 (2025)
Source
Capital
Windhoek
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
NA
Passport / nationality
Namibia

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
Windhoek Not published Not published Not published Not published