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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North Korea (historical label)

Country Overview

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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

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Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 26.90% — —
FY2007 14.30% -12.60 pp -46.84%
FY2008 16.30% +2.00 pp +13.99%
FY2009 4.00% -12.30 pp -75.46%
FY2010 23.30% +19.30 pp +482.5%
FY2011 8.30% -15.00 pp -64.38%
FY2012 36.00% +27.70 pp +333.73%
FY2013 28.60% -7.40 pp -20.56%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 26.90%
FY2007 14.30%
FY2008 16.30%
FY2009 4.00%
FY2010 23.30%
FY2011 8.30%
FY2012 36.00%
FY2013 28.60%

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

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U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

No U.S. visa processing posts listed for this country in the latest Global Visa Wait Times table.