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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Venezuela

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
48.22%
FY2024
37.40%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+10.82 pp
Rank
#59/198

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 13.80% — —
FY2007 18.50% +4.70 pp +34.06%
FY2008 25.40% +6.90 pp +37.3%
FY2009 18.30% -7.10 pp -27.95%
FY2010 17.60% -0.70 pp -3.83%
FY2011 16.10% -1.50 pp -8.52%
FY2012 12.00% -4.10 pp -25.47%
FY2013 13.80% +1.80 pp +15%
FY2014 15.20% +1.40 pp +10.14%
FY2015 15.57% +0.37 pp +2.43%
FY2016 40.25% +24.68 pp +158.51%
FY2017 42.87% +2.62 pp +6.51%
FY2018 74.28% +31.41 pp +73.27%
FY2019 59.53% -14.75 pp -19.86%
FY2020 52.30% -7.23 pp -12.15%
FY2021 27.22% -25.08 pp -47.95%
FY2022 34.01% +6.79 pp +24.94%
FY2023 34.88% +0.87 pp +2.56%
FY2024 37.40% +2.52 pp +7.22%
FY2025 48.22% +10.82 pp +28.93%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 13.80%
FY2007 18.50%
FY2008 25.40%
FY2009 18.30%
FY2010 17.60%
FY2011 16.10%
FY2012 12.00%
FY2013 13.80%
FY2014 15.20%
FY2015 15.57%
FY2016 40.25%
FY2017 42.87%
FY2018 74.28%
FY2019 59.53%
FY2020 52.30%
FY2021 27.22%
FY2022 34.01%
FY2023 34.88%
FY2024 37.40%
FY2025 48.22%

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

Country facts

Population
28,516,896 (2025)
Source
Capital
Caracas
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
VE
Passport / nationality
Venezuela

World Bank — country indicators · 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
Caracas Not published Not published Not published Not published

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