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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Sudan

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
63.26%
FY2024
54.59%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+8.67 pp
Rank
#28/198

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 40.50% — —
FY2007 33.60% -6.90 pp -17.04%
FY2008 38.60% +5.00 pp +14.88%
FY2009 62.20% +23.60 pp +61.14%
FY2010 32.50% -29.70 pp -47.75%
FY2011 40.60% +8.10 pp +24.92%
FY2012 45.40% +4.80 pp +11.82%
FY2013 47.90% +2.50 pp +5.51%
FY2014 42.40% -5.50 pp -11.48%
FY2015 40.45% -1.95 pp -4.6%
FY2016 36.59% -3.86 pp -9.54%
FY2017 51.37% +14.78 pp +40.39%
FY2018 59.83% +8.46 pp +16.47%
FY2019 57.44% -2.39 pp -3.99%
FY2020 50.25% -7.19 pp -12.52%
FY2021 40.90% -9.35 pp -18.61%
FY2022 38.83% -2.07 pp -5.06%
FY2023 49.34% +10.51 pp +27.07%
FY2024 54.59% +5.25 pp +10.64%
FY2025 63.26% +8.67 pp +15.88%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 40.50%
FY2007 33.60%
FY2008 38.60%
FY2009 62.20%
FY2010 32.50%
FY2011 40.60%
FY2012 45.40%
FY2013 47.90%
FY2014 42.40%
FY2015 40.45%
FY2016 36.59%
FY2017 51.37%
FY2018 59.83%
FY2019 57.44%
FY2020 50.25%
FY2021 40.90%
FY2022 38.83%
FY2023 49.34%
FY2024 54.59%
FY2025 63.26%

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

Country facts

Population
51,662,147 (2025)
Source
Capital
Khartoum
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
SD
Passport / nationality
Sudan

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
Khartoum Not published Not published Not published Not published

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