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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Nepal

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
69.47%
FY2024
49.47%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+20.00 pp
Rank
#14/198

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 55.30% — —
FY2007 55.10% -0.20 pp -0.36%
FY2008 51.20% -3.90 pp -7.08%
FY2009 59.10% +7.90 pp +15.43%
FY2010 58.30% -0.80 pp -1.35%
FY2011 59.90% +1.60 pp +2.74%
FY2012 49.40% -10.50 pp -17.53%
FY2013 46.40% -3.00 pp -6.07%
FY2014 38.20% -8.20 pp -17.67%
FY2015 42.19% +3.99 pp +10.45%
FY2016 49.54% +7.35 pp +17.42%
FY2017 46.42% -3.12 pp -6.3%
FY2018 51.53% +5.11 pp +11.01%
FY2019 50.70% -0.83 pp -1.61%
FY2020 48.11% -2.59 pp -5.11%
FY2021 18.72% -29.39 pp -61.09%
FY2022 19.85% +1.13 pp +6.04%
FY2023 31.03% +11.18 pp +56.32%
FY2024 49.47% +18.44 pp +59.43%
FY2025 69.47% +20.00 pp +40.43%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 55.30%
FY2007 55.10%
FY2008 51.20%
FY2009 59.10%
FY2010 58.30%
FY2011 59.90%
FY2012 49.40%
FY2013 46.40%
FY2014 38.20%
FY2015 42.19%
FY2016 49.54%
FY2017 46.42%
FY2018 51.53%
FY2019 50.70%
FY2020 48.11%
FY2021 18.72%
FY2022 19.85%
FY2023 31.03%
FY2024 49.47%
FY2025 69.47%

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

Country facts

Population
29,618,118 (2025)
Source
Capital
Kathmandu
Region
South Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
NP
Passport / nationality
Nepal

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
Kathmandu Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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