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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Uruguay

Country Overview

FY2025
2.59%
FY2024
2.63%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-0.04 pp
Rank
#193/198

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 12.60% — —
FY2007 12.10% -0.50 pp -3.97%
FY2008 9.50% -2.60 pp -21.49%
FY2009 5.40% -4.10 pp -43.16%
FY2010 5.60% +0.20 pp +3.7%
FY2011 3.80% -1.80 pp -32.14%
FY2012 2.70% -1.10 pp -28.95%
FY2013 2.80% +0.10 pp +3.7%
FY2014 1.80% -1.00 pp -35.71%
FY2015 2.70% +0.90 pp +50%
FY2016 3.14% +0.44 pp +16.3%
FY2017 3.19% +0.05 pp +1.59%
FY2018 4.11% +0.92 pp +28.84%
FY2019 5.91% +1.80 pp +43.8%
FY2020 9.77% +3.86 pp +65.31%
FY2021 8.82% -0.95 pp -9.72%
FY2022 5.70% -3.12 pp -35.37%
FY2023 3.21% -2.49 pp -43.68%
FY2024 2.63% -0.58 pp -18.07%
FY2025 2.59% -0.04 pp -1.52%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 12.60%
FY2007 12.10%
FY2008 9.50%
FY2009 5.40%
FY2010 5.60%
FY2011 3.80%
FY2012 2.70%
FY2013 2.80%
FY2014 1.80%
FY2015 2.70%
FY2016 3.14%
FY2017 3.19%
FY2018 4.11%
FY2019 5.91%
FY2020 9.77%
FY2021 8.82%
FY2022 5.70%
FY2023 3.21%
FY2024 2.63%
FY2025 2.59%

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

Country facts

Population
3,384,688 (2025)
Source
Capital
Montevideo
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
UY
Passport / nationality
Uruguay

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
Montevideo Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month