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B1/B2 Visa Approvals in North Macedonia

How many B1/B2 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in North Macedonia approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

North Macedonia’s published approval rate

Visitor visas are the one class where the State Department publishes a rate for each nationality, so this is the only genuine, country -specific approval rate on this site. Everything else here is a count of visas issued. Covers FY2017 to FY2025.

74.45%

Approved in FY2025

25.55%

Refused in FY2025

How North Macedonia compares

Against the 160 countries with enough visitor-visa volume to rank.

#92

Highest refusal rate

67.95%

World median approval

+6.5

Points vs median

0% approvedmedian100% approved
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Applications, approvals and refusals: North Macedonia

Approvals are the visas actually issued. Refusals are what the published refusal rate implies for that year, net of overcomes.

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ApprovedRefused (net of overcomes)

Approval and refusal rate by year

The published split for North Macedonia. Both series on a fixed 0–100% axis, so years and countries stay comparable.

Approval rateRefusal rate
0%25%50%75%100%Rate (%)Fiscal yearFY2017: 28.69% refusedFY2017: 71.31% approvedFY17FY2018: 31.29% refusedFY2018: 68.71% approvedFY18FY2019: 36.19% refusedFY2019: 63.81% approvedFY19FY2020: 29.62% refusedFY2020: 70.38% approvedFY20FY2021: 12.31% refusedFY2021: 87.69% approvedFY21FY2022: 26.29% refusedFY2022: 73.71% approvedFY22FY2023: 29.13% refusedFY2023: 70.87% approvedFY23FY2024: 28% refusedFY2024: 72% approvedFY24FY2025: 25.55% refusedFY2025: 74.45% approvedFY25

25.55%

Refused FY2025

36.19%

Highest (FY2019)

-2.4

Points vs FY2024

Every published year for North Macedonia

Fiscal yearApprovedRefusedAdjudicatedApproval rateRefusal rate
FY20255,2111,7886,99974.45%25.55%
FY20245,0411,9607,00172%28%
FY20235,8202,3928,21270.87%29.13%
FY20222,9771,0624,03973.71%26.29%
FY20212653730287.69%12.31%
FY20201,8547802,63470.38%29.62%
FY20193,7022,1005,80263.81%36.19%
FY20184,3331,9736,30668.71%31.29%
FY20172,5121,0113,52371.31%28.69%

Where these numbers come from. Approved is the count of B-1/B-2 visitor visas actually issued to North Macedonia, and both rates are published by the State Department for North Macedonia specifically. Adjudicated and Refused follow from those two: the adjusted refusal rate is defined as refusals minus overcomes over issuances plus refusals minus overcomes, so approvals divided by the approval rate gives the adjudications, and the difference is the refusals. An “overcome” is a refusal later resolved in the applicant’s favour the same year, so the refusal column is net of those.

Source: Adjusted Refusal Rate — B-Visas Only, by Nationality (U.S. Department of State).

Everything else published about North Macedonia

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Visas approved per year: North Macedonia

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.

01K3K4K6KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 3,161 approved3KFY17FY2018: 5,639 approved6KFY18FY2019: 4,431 approved4KFY19FY2020: 1,448 approved1KFY20FY2021: 231 approved231FY21FY2022: 2,960 approved3KFY22FY2023: 4,943 approved5KFY23FY2024: 4,216 approved4KFY24FY2025: 4,417 approved4KFY25

4,417

FY2025

5,639

Peak (FY2018)

+4.8%

vs FY2024

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How North Macedonia compares for B1/B2 visas

Against every country that received a B1/B2 visa in FY2025.

#88

of 204 countries

5,177

Approved in FY2025

<0.1%

Of the world total

6,370,304

Issued worldwide

Fewest (204th)Most (1st)
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When B1/B2 visas are approved in North Macedonia

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Dec.

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

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-29625634028-407428489
Feb-37140742812268611475491
Mar46647739619519423763432450
Apr345370256-21206390426473
May3573172522-285566415403
Jun316447282625322572415245
Jul446274272140386499374288
Aug323358290-47390416396335
Sep259313358-48394384455503
Oct397348362773416371496-
Nov3883402819220378470520-
Dec3202392377-391351484-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20254,417▲4.8%
FY20244,216▼14.7%
FY20234,943▲67.0%
FY20222,960▲>999%
FY2021231▼84.0%
FY20201,448▼67.3%
FY20194,431▼21.4%
FY20185,639▲78.4%
FY20173,161—

Consulate-Specific Data

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The figures above count everyone who was approved for a B1/B2 in North Macedonia. They say nothing about your case. Answer a few questions and get an assessment of your own profile, the areas most likely to cost you the interview, and what to do about each one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for B1/B2 visas in North Macedonia?
There is no published approval rate for B1/B2 visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for North Macedonia. Visitor visas are the one exception: a genuine refusal rate for North Macedonia is published, and you can see it on our refusal-rate page.
How many B1/B2 visas does North Macedonia get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect B1/B2 visa approval in North Macedonia?
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 B1/B2 visa in North Macedonia?
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 data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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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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