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B1B2 Visa Approval Rates in Kenya

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

Kenya: Historical Approval Rates

YearApprovalsRefusalsApproval RateRefusal Rate
202319,3926,05476.2%23.8%
202214,4303,73279.5%20.5%
20212,43549183.2%16.8%
20205,9992,78168.3%31.7%
201915,6726,76869.8%30.2%
201817,7278,49467.6%32.4%

Visa Applications by Year

Kenya - Visa Applications by Year

05K10K15K20K25K29K201820192020202120222023Number of ApplicationsYearYear: 2018 Approvals: 17,727 Approval Rate: 67.6% Total: 26,221Year: 2018 Refusals: 8,494 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Total: 26,22118K8KYear: 2019 Approvals: 15,672 Approval Rate: 69.8% Total: 22,440Year: 2019 Refusals: 6,768 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Total: 22,44016K7KYear: 2020 Approvals: 5,999 Approval Rate: 68.3% Total: 8,780Year: 2020 Refusals: 2,781 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Total: 8,7806K3KYear: 2021 Approvals: 2,435 Approval Rate: 83.2% Total: 2,926Year: 2021 Refusals: 491 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Total: 2,9262KYear: 2022 Approvals: 14,430 Approval Rate: 79.5% Total: 18,162Year: 2022 Refusals: 3,732 Refusal Rate: 20.5% Total: 18,16214K4KYear: 2023 Approvals: 19,392 Approval Rate: 76.2% Total: 25,446Year: 2023 Refusals: 6,054 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Total: 25,44619K6KApprovalsRefusals

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: 17,727Year: 2018 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Refusals: 8,494Year: 2019 Approval Rate: 69.8% Approvals: 15,672Year: 2019 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Refusals: 6,768Year: 2020 Approval Rate: 68.3% Approvals: 5,999Year: 2020 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Refusals: 2,781Year: 2021 Approval Rate: 83.2% Approvals: 2,435Year: 2021 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Refusals: 491Year: 2022 Approval Rate: 79.5% Approvals: 14,430Year: 2022 Refusal Rate: 20.5% Refusals: 3,732Year: 2023 Approval Rate: 76.2% Approvals: 19,392Year: 2023 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Refusals: 6,054Approval RateRefusal Rate

Kenya: Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month20172018201920202021202220232024
Jan-10988119723049711491186
Feb-103910309903384314231119
Mar19231413121353149119317911136
Apr18012368181755188113152051
May188720961448328684513942552
Jun165114411571138395512331112
Jul16911529156124776791755878
Aug19471571136617504104819611202
Sep14431096125517596206313741238
Oct13691509139340638229713071098
Nov1395108411152169720731016-
Dec1043883981385121026765-

Kenya: Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas Issued
FY2025956
FY202413,990
FY202319,392
FY202214,430
FY20212,435
FY20205,999
FY201915,672
FY201817,727
FY201712,298

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

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