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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Seychelles

Country Overview

FY2025
13.22%
FY2024
7.59%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+5.63 pp
Rank
#154/198

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 12.30% — —
FY2007 19.10% +6.80 pp +55.28%
FY2008 18.00% -1.10 pp -5.76%
FY2009 21.30% +3.30 pp +18.33%
FY2010 8.50% -12.80 pp -60.09%
FY2011 15.90% +7.40 pp +87.06%
FY2012 4.80% -11.10 pp -69.81%
FY2013 4.30% -0.50 pp -10.42%
FY2014 6.80% +2.50 pp +58.14%
FY2015 7.26% +0.46 pp +6.76%
FY2016 9.66% +2.40 pp +33.06%
FY2017 13.14% +3.48 pp +36.02%
FY2018 11.64% -1.50 pp -11.42%
FY2019 10.60% -1.04 pp -8.93%
FY2020 6.38% -4.22 pp -39.81%
FY2021 0.00% -6.38 pp -100%
FY2022 10.26% +10.26 pp —
FY2023 4.55% -5.71 pp -55.65%
FY2024 7.59% +3.04 pp +66.81%
FY2025 13.22% +5.63 pp +74.18%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 12.30%
FY2007 19.10%
FY2008 18.00%
FY2009 21.30%
FY2010 8.50%
FY2011 15.90%
FY2012 4.80%
FY2013 4.30%
FY2014 6.80%
FY2015 7.26%
FY2016 9.66%
FY2017 13.14%
FY2018 11.64%
FY2019 10.60%
FY2020 6.38%
FY2021 0.00%
FY2022 10.26%
FY2023 4.55%
FY2024 7.59%
FY2025 13.22%

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

Country facts

Population
122,730 (2025)
Source
Capital
Victoria
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
SC
Passport / nationality
Seychelles

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

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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.