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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Slovakia

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
14.33%
FY2024
11.58%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+2.75 pp
Rank
#151/198

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 16.00% — —
FY2007 12.00% -4.00 pp -25%
FY2008 5.30% -6.70 pp -55.83%
FY2009 8.30% +3.00 pp +56.6%
FY2010 11.80% +3.50 pp +42.17%
FY2011 16.60% +4.80 pp +40.68%
FY2012 13.50% -3.10 pp -18.67%
FY2013 15.30% +1.80 pp +13.33%
FY2014 17.30% +2.00 pp +13.07%
FY2015 11.14% -6.16 pp -35.61%
FY2016 12.28% +1.14 pp +10.23%
FY2017 13.30% +1.02 pp +8.31%
FY2018 16.21% +2.91 pp +21.88%
FY2019 11.99% -4.22 pp -26.03%
FY2020 28.08% +16.09 pp +134.2%
FY2021 10.87% -17.21 pp -61.29%
FY2022 15.86% +4.99 pp +45.91%
FY2023 11.49% -4.37 pp -27.55%
FY2024 11.58% +0.09 pp +0.78%
FY2025 14.33% +2.75 pp +23.75%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 16.00%
FY2007 12.00%
FY2008 5.30%
FY2009 8.30%
FY2010 11.80%
FY2011 16.60%
FY2012 13.50%
FY2013 15.30%
FY2014 17.30%
FY2015 11.14%
FY2016 12.28%
FY2017 13.30%
FY2018 16.21%
FY2019 11.99%
FY2020 28.08%
FY2021 10.87%
FY2022 15.86%
FY2023 11.49%
FY2024 11.58%
FY2025 14.33%

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

Country facts

Population
5,413,813 (2025)
Source
Capital
Bratislava
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
SK
Passport / nationality
Slovakia

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
Bratislava Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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