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B1 Visa Approvals at Recife Consulate

How many B1 visas the Recife Consulate in Brazil issued, by fiscal year and month. The State Department does not publish refusals by post, so no approval rate exists for this consulate and none is shown.

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Visas approved per year: Recife, Brazil

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

099198296395Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 156 approved156FY17FY2018: 337 approved337FY18FY2019: 395 approved395FY19FY2020: 193 approved193FY20FY2021: 17 approved17FY21FY2022: 269 approved269FY22FY2023: 315 approved315FY23FY2024: 296 approved296FY24FY2025: 287 approved287FY25

287

FY2025

395

Peak (FY2019)

-3.0%

vs FY2024

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How each Brazil consulate has changed

B1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroBrasiliaRecifePorto Alegre
04128241K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 831 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 1,647 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 1,586 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 704 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 68 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 898 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 1,151 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 1,101 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 684 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 312 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 622 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 600 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 298 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 22 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 414 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 683 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 686 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 617 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 158 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 336 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 326 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 174 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 1 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 490 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 797 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 848 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 1,069 approvedRecife, FY2017: 156 approvedRecife, FY2018: 337 approvedRecife, FY2019: 395 approvedRecife, FY2020: 193 approvedRecife, FY2021: 17 approvedRecife, FY2022: 269 approvedRecife, FY2023: 315 approvedRecife, FY2024: 296 approvedRecife, FY2025: 287 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 23 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 117 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 169 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 82 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 1 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 230 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 101 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 167 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 156 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When B1 visas are approved in Recife, Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Oct, quietest is Jul.

26
19
27
21
31
23
16
37
33
42
39
28
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-303637-26181832
Feb-193222-17191028
Mar1842219-20302222
Apr182623--20221615
May202538--28362818
Jun353024-530171522
Jul122116-41619918
Aug212741-142334311
Sep322634-735333716
Oct284454-1284440-
Nov325636-21392541-
Dec313035-13212924-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for B1 visas at Recife Consulate in Brazil?
No approval rate is published for B1 visas at Recife, or at any individual consulate. The State Department reports issuances by post but not refusals, so the percentages on this page are the worldwide rate for the visa class in each fiscal year. The issuance counts are specific to Recife.
What factors affect B1 visa approval at Recife Consulate?
Factors include the completeness of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the consulate's workload. Common refusal reasons include missing documents, insufficient ties to your home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a B1 visa at Recife Consulate?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips above, and consider professional guidance for complex cases.
Where does this consulate's visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. Statistics are updated regularly to reflect the latest available information.
Do Recife Consulate issuance numbers change over time?
Yes. Issuance volume moves with policy changes, global events, staffing at the post and application demand. The tables above show every fiscal year published so far, so the direction of travel is visible.
Can I attend my B1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your B1 visa interview at a U.S. consulate in a different country (known as third-country processing). However, approval rates, wait times, and requirements may differ. Always check the specific consulate's policies and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying in a different country.
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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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