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B1B2 Visa Approval Rates in Pakistan

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

Pakistan: Historical Approval Rates

YearApprovalsRefusalsApproval RateRefusal Rate
202366,22520,67476.2%23.8%
202267,61017,48779.5%20.5%
20217,2771,46983.2%16.8%
202021,60710,01868.3%31.7%
201930,43713,14669.8%30.2%
201833,02415,82367.6%32.4%

Visa Applications by Year

Pakistan - Visa Applications by Year

1K15K28K42K55K69K82K96K201820192020202120222023Number of ApplicationsYearYear: 2018 Approvals: 33,024 Approval Rate: 67.6% Total: 48,847Year: 2018 Refusals: 15,823 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Total: 48,84733K16KYear: 2019 Approvals: 30,437 Approval Rate: 69.8% Total: 43,583Year: 2019 Refusals: 13,146 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Total: 43,58330K13KYear: 2020 Approvals: 21,607 Approval Rate: 68.3% Total: 31,625Year: 2020 Refusals: 10,018 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Total: 31,62522K10KYear: 2021 Approvals: 7,277 Approval Rate: 83.2% Total: 8,746Year: 2021 Refusals: 1,469 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Total: 8,7467KYear: 2022 Approvals: 67,610 Approval Rate: 79.5% Total: 85,097Year: 2022 Refusals: 17,487 Refusal Rate: 20.5% Total: 85,09768K17KYear: 2023 Approvals: 66,225 Approval Rate: 76.2% Total: 86,899Year: 2023 Refusals: 20,674 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Total: 86,89966K21KApprovalsRefusals

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: 33,024Year: 2018 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Refusals: 15,823Year: 2019 Approval Rate: 69.8% Approvals: 30,437Year: 2019 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Refusals: 13,146Year: 2020 Approval Rate: 68.3% Approvals: 21,607Year: 2020 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Refusals: 10,018Year: 2021 Approval Rate: 83.2% Approvals: 7,277Year: 2021 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Refusals: 1,469Year: 2022 Approval Rate: 79.5% Approvals: 67,610Year: 2022 Refusal Rate: 20.5% Refusals: 17,487Year: 2023 Approval Rate: 76.2% Approvals: 66,225Year: 2023 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Refusals: 20,674Approval RateRefusal Rate

Pakistan: Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month20172018201920202021202220232024
Jan-389836995690238339591549853
Feb-340737254483255559084018572
Mar31833856438332576005930928710446
Apr31764680503068962560374007804
May406747304528119766438578329550
Jun3690471139061191697611075726455
Jul413450614465791263570059178197
Aug423940853582711651722375389002
Sep3298320943591002287694084079101
Oct33314501595115522727185116518990
Nov323532105121188273673869153-
Dec332229804503190254674918132-

Pakistan: Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas Issued
FY20255,653
FY202473,208
FY202366,225
FY202267,610
FY20217,277
FY202021,607
FY201930,437
FY201833,024
FY201718,149

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

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