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B1B2 Visa Approval Rates in Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia: Historical Approval Rates

YearApprovalsRefusalsApproval RateRefusal Rate
202320,8296,50276.2%23.8%
202216,7834,34179.4%20.6%
202113,7762,78283.2%16.8%
20207,1723,32568.3%31.7%
201914,1136,09569.8%30.2%
201815,2087,28767.6%32.4%

Visa Applications by Year

Ethiopia - Visa Applications by Year

2K7K12K17K22K27K30K201820192020202120222023Number of ApplicationsYearYear: 2018 Approvals: 15,208 Approval Rate: 67.6% Total: 22,495Year: 2018 Refusals: 7,287 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Total: 22,49515K7KYear: 2019 Approvals: 14,113 Approval Rate: 69.8% Total: 20,208Year: 2019 Refusals: 6,095 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Total: 20,20814K6KYear: 2020 Approvals: 7,172 Approval Rate: 68.3% Total: 10,497Year: 2020 Refusals: 3,325 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Total: 10,4977K3KYear: 2021 Approvals: 13,776 Approval Rate: 83.2% Total: 16,558Year: 2021 Refusals: 2,782 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Total: 16,55814K3KYear: 2022 Approvals: 16,783 Approval Rate: 79.4% Total: 21,124Year: 2022 Refusals: 4,341 Refusal Rate: 20.6% Total: 21,12417K4KYear: 2023 Approvals: 20,829 Approval Rate: 76.2% Total: 27,331Year: 2023 Refusals: 6,502 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Total: 27,33121K7KApprovalsRefusals

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: 15,208Year: 2018 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Refusals: 7,287Year: 2019 Approval Rate: 69.8% Approvals: 14,113Year: 2019 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Refusals: 6,095Year: 2020 Approval Rate: 68.3% Approvals: 7,172Year: 2020 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Refusals: 3,325Year: 2021 Approval Rate: 83.2% Approvals: 13,776Year: 2021 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Refusals: 2,782Year: 2022 Approval Rate: 79.4% Approvals: 16,783Year: 2022 Refusal Rate: 20.6% Refusals: 4,341Year: 2023 Approval Rate: 76.2% Approvals: 20,829Year: 2023 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Refusals: 6,502Approval RateRefusal Rate

Ethiopia: Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month20172018201920202021202220232024
Jan-10031094123988916615341553
Feb-12111101127092425018301505
Mar11741553137810071431113119351462
Apr10801682146151529121523101987
May13401946168461239185818661750
Jun133321351520101757121122491499
Jul136820221585311365112418931748
Aug1468162012871161233113724281507
Sep84975910645371136137116021445
Oct95313771283401153129523081704
Nov7951076968162646916781827-
Dec10191009123387415110891486-

Ethiopia: Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas Issued
FY20251,514
FY202418,264
FY202320,829
FY202216,783
FY202113,776
FY20207,172
FY201914,113
FY201815,208
FY20177,779

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for B1B2 visas in Ethiopia?
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 Ethiopia?
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 Ethiopia?
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.