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B1B2 Visa Approval Rates in Bangladesh

Below are the approval rates for B1B2 visas at U.S. Embassies/Consulates in Bangladesh. These statistics reflect recent trends in visa processing and can help you gauge your chances of approval.

Bangladesh: Historical Approval Rates

YearApprovalsRefusalsApproval RateRefusal Rate
202328,5438,91076.2%23.8%
202220,6255,33479.5%20.5%
20215,6751,14683.2%16.8%
20207,7223,58068.3%31.7%
201920,0278,64969.8%30.2%
201814,0426,72867.6%32.4%

Visa Applications by Year

Bangladesh - Visa Applications by Year

1K7K12K18K24K30K35K41K201820192020202120222023Number of ApplicationsYearYear: 2018 Approvals: 14,042 Approval Rate: 67.6% Total: 20,770Year: 2018 Refusals: 6,728 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Total: 20,77014K7KYear: 2019 Approvals: 20,027 Approval Rate: 69.8% Total: 28,676Year: 2019 Refusals: 8,649 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Total: 28,67620K9KYear: 2020 Approvals: 7,722 Approval Rate: 68.3% Total: 11,302Year: 2020 Refusals: 3,580 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Total: 11,3028K4KYear: 2021 Approvals: 5,675 Approval Rate: 83.2% Total: 6,821Year: 2021 Refusals: 1,146 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Total: 6,8216KYear: 2022 Approvals: 20,625 Approval Rate: 79.5% Total: 25,959Year: 2022 Refusals: 5,334 Refusal Rate: 20.5% Total: 25,95921K5KYear: 2023 Approvals: 28,543 Approval Rate: 76.2% Total: 37,453Year: 2023 Refusals: 8,910 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Total: 37,45329K9KApprovalsRefusals

Approval Rate Trends

Visa Approval/Refusal Rate Trends

0%25%50%75%100%201820192020202120222023Approval and Refusal Rates by YearYear: 2018 Approval Rate: 67.6% Approvals: 14,042Year: 2018 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Refusals: 6,728Year: 2019 Approval Rate: 69.8% Approvals: 20,027Year: 2019 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Refusals: 8,649Year: 2020 Approval Rate: 68.3% Approvals: 7,722Year: 2020 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Refusals: 3,580Year: 2021 Approval Rate: 83.2% Approvals: 5,675Year: 2021 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Refusals: 1,146Year: 2022 Approval Rate: 79.5% Approvals: 20,625Year: 2022 Refusal Rate: 20.5% Refusals: 5,334Year: 2023 Approval Rate: 76.2% Approvals: 28,543Year: 2023 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Refusals: 8,910Approval RateRefusal Rate

Bangladesh: Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month20172018201920202021202220232024
Jan-8101418122748183229633591
Feb-112519261508407103729203907
Mar56312622080894668165137503607
Apr656149822417211149624793492
May64920092357-129134130963313
Jun61015361667145245183023382620
Jul77418422019149964126124682384
Aug10111932209358834141031061292
Sep87520272174301070178929372932
Oct116524712461160912224531784006
Nov8872005142135697425143350-
Dec8801377149054081521742361-

Bangladesh: Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas Issued
FY20253,420
FY202429,141
FY202328,543
FY202220,625
FY20215,675
FY20207,722
FY201920,027
FY201814,042
FY20173,581

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for B1B2 visas in Bangladesh?
Approval rates can vary by year, consulate, and applicant profile. See the tables and charts above for the latest data. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to official U.S. Department of State sources and consult with visa experts if needed.
What factors affect B1B2 visa approval in Bangladesh?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a B1B2 visa in Bangladesh?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. We regularly update our statistics to reflect the latest available information.
Can approval rates change over time?
Yes, approval and refusal rates can fluctuate due to policy changes, global events, or changes in application volume. Always check for the most recent data before applying.

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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: Approval rates are calculated as the percentage of issued visas out of total adjudicated applications (approvals + refusals) for each consulate and country. Data may not include cases under administrative processing or withdrawn applications. Numbers are updated regularly and may be subject to reporting delays or changes in U.S. visa policy.

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.