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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Senegal

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
73.96%
FY2024
74.65%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-0.69 pp
Rank
#8/198

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 59.40% — —
FY2007 59.50% +0.10 pp +0.17%
FY2008 55.20% -4.30 pp -7.23%
FY2009 60.20% +5.00 pp +9.06%
FY2010 59.60% -0.60 pp -1%
FY2011 62.80% +3.20 pp +5.37%
FY2012 67.00% +4.20 pp +6.69%
FY2013 53.20% -13.80 pp -20.6%
FY2014 57.50% +4.30 pp +8.08%
FY2015 54.37% -3.13 pp -5.44%
FY2016 52.46% -1.91 pp -3.51%
FY2017 56.85% +4.39 pp +8.37%
FY2018 59.18% +2.33 pp +4.1%
FY2019 55.88% -3.30 pp -5.58%
FY2020 65.28% +9.40 pp +16.82%
FY2021 34.95% -30.33 pp -46.46%
FY2022 66.48% +31.53 pp +90.21%
FY2023 70.47% +3.99 pp +6%
FY2024 74.65% +4.18 pp +5.93%
FY2025 73.96% -0.69 pp -0.92%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 59.40%
FY2007 59.50%
FY2008 55.20%
FY2009 60.20%
FY2010 59.60%
FY2011 62.80%
FY2012 67.00%
FY2013 53.20%
FY2014 57.50%
FY2015 54.37%
FY2016 52.46%
FY2017 56.85%
FY2018 59.18%
FY2019 55.88%
FY2020 65.28%
FY2021 34.95%
FY2022 66.48%
FY2023 70.47%
FY2024 74.65%
FY2025 73.96%

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

Country facts

Population
18,931,966 (2025)
Source
Capital
Dakar
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
SN
Passport / nationality
Senegal

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
Dakar Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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