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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Timor-Leste

Country Overview

FY2025
20.45%
FY2024
6.25%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+14.20 pp
Rank
#129/198

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
FY2007 0.00% — —
FY2008 16.70% +16.70 pp —
FY2009 17.50% +0.80 pp +4.79%
FY2010 13.30% -4.20 pp -24%
FY2011 25.50% +12.20 pp +91.73%
FY2012 16.70% -8.80 pp -34.51%
FY2013 5.60% -11.10 pp -66.47%
FY2014 25.00% +19.40 pp +346.43%
FY2015 12.68% -12.32 pp -49.28%
FY2016 26.67% +13.99 pp +110.33%
FY2017 7.02% -19.65 pp -73.68%
FY2018 8.16% +1.14 pp +16.24%
FY2019 4.23% -3.93 pp -48.16%
FY2020 21.43% +17.20 pp +406.62%
FY2021 0.00% -21.43 pp -100%
FY2022 0.00% 0.00 pp —
FY2023 8.51% +8.51 pp —
FY2024 6.25% -2.26 pp -26.56%
FY2025 20.45% +14.20 pp +227.2%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2007 0.00%
FY2008 16.70%
FY2009 17.50%
FY2010 13.30%
FY2011 25.50%
FY2012 16.70%
FY2013 5.60%
FY2014 25.00%
FY2015 12.68%
FY2016 26.67%
FY2017 7.02%
FY2018 8.16%
FY2019 4.23%
FY2020 21.43%
FY2021 0.00%
FY2022 0.00%
FY2023 8.51%
FY2024 6.25%
FY2025 20.45%

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

Country facts

Population
1,418,517 (2025)
Source
Capital
Dili
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Currency
—
ISO code
TL
Passport / nationality
Timor-Leste

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

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Dili Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Not published