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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Rwanda

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
64.71%
FY2024
55.76%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+8.95 pp
Rank
#23/198

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 41.10% — —
FY2007 46.90% +5.80 pp +14.11%
FY2008 50.30% +3.40 pp +7.25%
FY2009 53.20% +2.90 pp +5.77%
FY2010 48.10% -5.10 pp -9.59%
FY2011 40.60% -7.50 pp -15.59%
FY2012 30.90% -9.70 pp -23.89%
FY2013 44.90% +14.00 pp +45.31%
FY2014 51.10% +6.20 pp +13.81%
FY2015 49.17% -1.93 pp -3.78%
FY2016 43.79% -5.38 pp -10.94%
FY2017 52.17% +8.38 pp +19.14%
FY2018 44.51% -7.66 pp -14.68%
FY2019 53.76% +9.25 pp +20.78%
FY2020 63.93% +10.17 pp +18.92%
FY2021 34.96% -28.97 pp -45.32%
FY2022 62.92% +27.96 pp +79.98%
FY2023 71.09% +8.17 pp +12.98%
FY2024 55.76% -15.33 pp -21.56%
FY2025 64.71% +8.95 pp +16.05%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 41.10%
FY2007 46.90%
FY2008 50.30%
FY2009 53.20%
FY2010 48.10%
FY2011 40.60%
FY2012 30.90%
FY2013 44.90%
FY2014 51.10%
FY2015 49.17%
FY2016 43.79%
FY2017 52.17%
FY2018 44.51%
FY2019 53.76%
FY2020 63.93%
FY2021 34.96%
FY2022 62.92%
FY2023 71.09%
FY2024 55.76%
FY2025 64.71%

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

Country facts

Population
14,569,341 (2025)
Source
Capital
Kigali
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
RW
Passport / nationality
Rwanda

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
Kigali Not published 1 month 1 month 1 month

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