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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Saudi Arabia

Country Overview

FY2025
5.98%
FY2024
7.89%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-1.91 pp
Rank
#185/198

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.

Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate

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

Country facts

Population
36,973,555 (2025)
Source
Capital
Riyadh
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
SAR · Saudi Riyal
ISO code
SA
Passport / nationality
Saudi

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility overview is not yet filled for this nationality (prototype module).

Indicative only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify with official government and airline sources. AI is not a sole live policy source.

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
Dhahran Not published 1.5 months Less than half a month Less than half a month
Jeddah Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month
Riyadh Not published 0.5 months 0.5 months 0.5 months