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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Vanuatu

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
46.88%
FY2024
46.23%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+0.65 pp
Rank
#63/198

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 30.00% — —
FY2007 25.00% -5.00 pp -16.67%
FY2008 16.70% -8.30 pp -33.2%
FY2009 20.00% +3.30 pp +19.76%
FY2010 13.30% -6.70 pp -33.5%
FY2011 15.00% +1.70 pp +12.78%
FY2012 12.50% -2.50 pp -16.67%
FY2013 14.90% +2.40 pp +19.2%
FY2014 20.00% +5.10 pp +34.23%
FY2015 10.53% -9.47 pp -47.35%
FY2016 16.67% +6.14 pp +58.31%
FY2017 13.51% -3.16 pp -18.96%
FY2018 38.30% +24.79 pp +183.49%
FY2019 41.05% +2.75 pp +7.18%
FY2020 46.34% +5.29 pp +12.89%
FY2021 33.33% -13.01 pp -28.08%
FY2022 36.09% +2.76 pp +8.28%
FY2023 38.84% +2.75 pp +7.62%
FY2024 46.23% +7.39 pp +19.03%
FY2025 46.88% +0.65 pp +1.41%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 30.00%
FY2007 25.00%
FY2008 16.70%
FY2009 20.00%
FY2010 13.30%
FY2011 15.00%
FY2012 12.50%
FY2013 14.90%
FY2014 20.00%
FY2015 10.53%
FY2016 16.67%
FY2017 13.51%
FY2018 38.30%
FY2019 41.05%
FY2020 46.34%
FY2021 33.33%
FY2022 36.09%
FY2023 38.84%
FY2024 46.23%
FY2025 46.88%

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

Country facts

Population
335,169 (2025)
Source
Capital
Port-Vila
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Currency
—
ISO code
VU
Passport / nationality
Vanuatu

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 3, 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.

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