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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Panama

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
6.51%
FY2024
19.93%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-13.42 pp
Rank
#183/198

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 26.30% +10.40 pp +65.41%
FY2008 19.20% -7.10 pp -27%
FY2009 13.10% -6.10 pp -31.77%
FY2010 11.20% -1.90 pp -14.5%
FY2011 11.30% +0.10 pp +0.89%
FY2012 8.40% -2.90 pp -25.66%
FY2013 8.00% -0.40 pp -4.76%
FY2014 10.00% +2.00 pp +25%
FY2015 11.36% +1.36 pp +13.6%
FY2016 12.05% +0.69 pp +6.07%
FY2017 11.61% -0.44 pp -3.65%
FY2018 11.71% +0.10 pp +0.86%
FY2019 18.93% +7.22 pp +61.66%
FY2020 15.33% -3.60 pp -19.02%
FY2021 8.29% -7.04 pp -45.92%
FY2022 13.54% +5.25 pp +63.33%
FY2023 23.95% +10.41 pp +76.88%
FY2024 19.93% -4.02 pp -16.78%
FY2025 6.51% -13.42 pp -67.34%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 15.90%
FY2007 26.30%
FY2008 19.20%
FY2009 13.10%
FY2010 11.20%
FY2011 11.30%
FY2012 8.40%
FY2013 8.00%
FY2014 10.00%
FY2015 11.36%
FY2016 12.05%
FY2017 11.61%
FY2018 11.71%
FY2019 18.93%
FY2020 15.33%
FY2021 8.29%
FY2022 13.54%
FY2023 23.95%
FY2024 19.93%
FY2025 6.51%

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

Country facts

Population
4,571,189 (2025)
Source
Capital
Panama City
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
PA
Passport / nationality
Panama

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
Panama City Not published 1 month 1 month Less than half a month

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