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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Niger

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
38.23%
FY2024
38.18%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+0.05 pp
Rank
#82/198

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 51.90% — —
FY2007 53.30% +1.40 pp +2.7%
FY2008 55.70% +2.40 pp +4.5%
FY2009 44.10% -11.60 pp -20.83%
FY2010 41.30% -2.80 pp -6.35%
FY2011 41.30% 0.00 pp 0%
FY2012 35.90% -5.40 pp -13.08%
FY2013 27.50% -8.40 pp -23.4%
FY2014 36.40% +8.90 pp +32.36%
FY2015 31.10% -5.30 pp -14.56%
FY2016 31.14% +0.04 pp +0.13%
FY2017 30.65% -0.49 pp -1.57%
FY2018 43.33% +12.68 pp +41.37%
FY2019 42.76% -0.57 pp -1.32%
FY2020 53.50% +10.74 pp +25.12%
FY2021 61.39% +7.89 pp +14.75%
FY2022 43.67% -17.72 pp -28.86%
FY2023 30.76% -12.91 pp -29.56%
FY2024 38.18% +7.42 pp +24.12%
FY2025 38.23% +0.05 pp +0.13%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 51.90%
FY2007 53.30%
FY2008 55.70%
FY2009 44.10%
FY2010 41.30%
FY2011 41.30%
FY2012 35.90%
FY2013 27.50%
FY2014 36.40%
FY2015 31.10%
FY2016 31.14%
FY2017 30.65%
FY2018 43.33%
FY2019 42.76%
FY2020 53.50%
FY2021 61.39%
FY2022 43.67%
FY2023 30.76%
FY2024 38.18%
FY2025 38.23%

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

Country facts

Population
27,917,831 (2025)
Source
Capital
Niamey
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
NE
Passport / nationality
Niger

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
Niamey Not published Not published Not published Not published

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