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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Tuvalu

Country Overview

FY2025
4.55%
FY2024
8.33%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-3.78 pp
Rank
#190/198

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 8.00% — —
FY2007 11.80% +3.80 pp +47.5%
FY2008 17.60% +5.80 pp +49.15%
FY2009 28.60% +11.00 pp +62.5%
FY2010 38.10% +9.50 pp +33.22%
FY2011 32.00% -6.10 pp -16.01%
FY2012 21.40% -10.60 pp -33.13%
FY2013 71.40% +50.00 pp +233.64%
FY2014 27.30% -44.10 pp -61.76%
FY2015 21.05% -6.25 pp -22.89%
FY2016 20.00% -1.05 pp -4.99%
FY2017 15.38% -4.62 pp -23.1%
FY2018 34.78% +19.40 pp +126.14%
FY2019 25.81% -8.97 pp -25.79%
FY2020 33.33% +7.52 pp +29.14%
FY2021 0.00% -33.33 pp -100%
FY2022 27.27% +27.27 pp —
FY2023 22.22% -5.05 pp -18.52%
FY2024 8.33% -13.89 pp -62.51%
FY2025 4.55% -3.78 pp -45.38%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 8.00%
FY2007 11.80%
FY2008 17.60%
FY2009 28.60%
FY2010 38.10%
FY2011 32.00%
FY2012 21.40%
FY2013 71.40%
FY2014 27.30%
FY2015 21.05%
FY2016 20.00%
FY2017 15.38%
FY2018 34.78%
FY2019 25.81%
FY2020 33.33%
FY2021 0.00%
FY2022 27.27%
FY2023 22.22%
FY2024 8.33%
FY2025 4.55%

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

Country facts

Population
9,492 (2025)
Source
Capital
Funafuti
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Currency
—
ISO code
TV
Passport / nationality
Tuvalu

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

No U.S. visa processing posts listed for this country in the latest Global Visa Wait Times table.