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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Serbia

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
15.20%
FY2024
17.77%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-2.57 pp
Rank
#144/198

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
FY2008 11.70% — —
FY2009 11.00% -0.70 pp -5.98%
FY2010 14.50% +3.50 pp +31.82%
FY2011 15.70% +1.20 pp +8.28%
FY2012 13.70% -2.00 pp -12.74%
FY2013 14.70% +1.00 pp +7.3%
FY2014 16.00% +1.30 pp +8.84%
FY2015 16.54% +0.54 pp +3.37%
FY2016 18.77% +2.23 pp +13.48%
FY2017 22.33% +3.56 pp +18.97%
FY2018 25.93% +3.60 pp +16.12%
FY2019 30.33% +4.40 pp +16.97%
FY2020 25.01% -5.32 pp -17.54%
FY2021 13.27% -11.74 pp -46.94%
FY2022 19.45% +6.18 pp +46.57%
FY2023 16.53% -2.92 pp -15.01%
FY2024 17.77% +1.24 pp +7.5%
FY2025 15.20% -2.57 pp -14.46%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2008 11.70%
FY2009 11.00%
FY2010 14.50%
FY2011 15.70%
FY2012 13.70%
FY2013 14.70%
FY2014 16.00%
FY2015 16.54%
FY2016 18.77%
FY2017 22.33%
FY2018 25.93%
FY2019 30.33%
FY2020 25.01%
FY2021 13.27%
FY2022 19.45%
FY2023 16.53%
FY2024 17.77%
FY2025 15.20%

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

Country facts

Population
6,549,143 (2025)
Source
Capital
Belgrade
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
RS
Passport / nationality
Serbia

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
Belgrade Not published 1.5 months Less than half a month 2 months

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