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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Zambia

Country Overview

FY2025
52.45%
FY2024
44.97%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+7.48 pp
Rank
#52/198

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 39.80% — —
FY2007 45.80% +6.00 pp +15.08%
FY2008 53.30% +7.50 pp +16.38%
FY2009 38.90% -14.40 pp -27.02%
FY2010 23.10% -15.80 pp -40.62%
FY2011 22.10% -1.00 pp -4.33%
FY2012 22.90% +0.80 pp +3.62%
FY2013 26.20% +3.30 pp +14.41%
FY2014 22.20% -4.00 pp -15.27%
FY2015 20.98% -1.22 pp -5.5%
FY2016 22.26% +1.28 pp +6.1%
FY2017 21.72% -0.54 pp -2.43%
FY2018 22.45% +0.73 pp +3.36%
FY2019 40.64% +18.19 pp +81.02%
FY2020 44.78% +4.14 pp +10.19%
FY2021 16.54% -28.24 pp -63.06%
FY2022 33.22% +16.68 pp +100.85%
FY2023 32.36% -0.86 pp -2.59%
FY2024 44.97% +12.61 pp +38.97%
FY2025 52.45% +7.48 pp +16.63%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 39.80%
FY2007 45.80%
FY2008 53.30%
FY2009 38.90%
FY2010 23.10%
FY2011 22.10%
FY2012 22.90%
FY2013 26.20%
FY2014 22.20%
FY2015 20.98%
FY2016 22.26%
FY2017 21.72%
FY2018 22.45%
FY2019 40.64%
FY2020 44.78%
FY2021 16.54%
FY2022 33.22%
FY2023 32.36%
FY2024 44.97%
FY2025 52.45%

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

Country facts

Population
21,913,874 (2025)
Source
Capital
Lusaka
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
ZM
Passport / nationality
Zambia

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
Lusaka Not published Not published Not published Not published