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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Zimbabwe

Country Overview

FY2025
37.60%
FY2024
39.47%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-1.87 pp
Rank
#83/198

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 40.10% — —
FY2007 32.30% -7.80 pp -19.45%
FY2008 30.30% -2.00 pp -6.19%
FY2009 31.30% +1.00 pp +3.3%
FY2010 28.10% -3.20 pp -10.22%
FY2011 21.80% -6.30 pp -22.42%
FY2012 19.20% -2.60 pp -11.93%
FY2013 19.70% +0.50 pp +2.6%
FY2014 13.20% -6.50 pp -32.99%
FY2015 21.03% +7.83 pp +59.32%
FY2016 22.88% +1.85 pp +8.8%
FY2017 26.32% +3.44 pp +15.03%
FY2018 26.60% +0.28 pp +1.06%
FY2019 26.92% +0.32 pp +1.2%
FY2020 29.41% +2.49 pp +9.25%
FY2021 9.31% -20.10 pp -68.34%
FY2022 26.76% +17.45 pp +187.43%
FY2023 34.55% +7.79 pp +29.11%
FY2024 39.47% +4.92 pp +14.24%
FY2025 37.60% -1.87 pp -4.74%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 40.10%
FY2007 32.30%
FY2008 30.30%
FY2009 31.30%
FY2010 28.10%
FY2011 21.80%
FY2012 19.20%
FY2013 19.70%
FY2014 13.20%
FY2015 21.03%
FY2016 22.88%
FY2017 26.32%
FY2018 26.60%
FY2019 26.92%
FY2020 29.41%
FY2021 9.31%
FY2022 26.76%
FY2023 34.55%
FY2024 39.47%
FY2025 37.60%

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

Country facts

Population
16,950,795 (2025)
Source
Capital
Harare
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
ZW
Passport / nationality
Zimbabwe

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

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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
Harare Not published Not published Not published Not published