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C1/D Visa Approvals in Germany

How many C1/D visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Germany 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.

Visas approved per year: Germany

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.

02K4K5K7KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 3,880 approved4KFY17FY2018: 5,562 approved6KFY18FY2019: 4,222 approved4KFY19FY2020: 2,289 approved2KFY20FY2021: 2,598 approved3KFY21FY2022: 4,526 approved5KFY22FY2023: 5,873 approved6KFY23FY2024: 7,045 approved7KFY24FY2025: 5,656 approved6KFY25

5,656

FY2025

7,045

Peak (FY2024)

-19.7%

vs FY2024

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How Germany compares for C1/D visas

Against every country that received a C1/D visa in FY2025.

#7

of 171 countries

5,255

Approved in FY2025

1.9%

Of the world total

281,135

Issued worldwide

Fewest (171th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Germany approves the most

C1/D visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 5,656 issued across Germany.

  • Frankfurt3,23857.2%
  • Munich1,54727.4%
  • Berlin87115.4%

How each Germany consulate has changed

C1/D visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

FrankfurtMunichBerlin
01K2K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearFrankfurt, FY2017: 2,211 approvedFrankfurt, FY2018: 3,408 approvedFrankfurt, FY2019: 2,439 approvedFrankfurt, FY2020: 1,290 approvedFrankfurt, FY2021: 1,882 approvedFrankfurt, FY2022: 3,040 approvedFrankfurt, FY2023: 3,706 approvedFrankfurt, FY2024: 4,246 approvedFrankfurt, FY2025: 3,238 approvedMunich, FY2017: 818 approvedMunich, FY2018: 1,303 approvedMunich, FY2019: 1,027 approvedMunich, FY2020: 617 approvedMunich, FY2021: 403 approvedMunich, FY2022: 850 approvedMunich, FY2023: 1,101 approvedMunich, FY2024: 1,637 approvedMunich, FY2025: 1,547 approvedBerlin, FY2017: 851 approvedBerlin, FY2018: 851 approvedBerlin, FY2019: 756 approvedBerlin, FY2020: 382 approvedBerlin, FY2021: 313 approvedBerlin, FY2022: 636 approvedBerlin, FY2023: 1,066 approvedBerlin, FY2024: 1,162 approvedBerlin, FY2025: 871 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When C1/D visas are approved in Germany

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

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449
510
519
430
407
426
487
475
531
457
400
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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-53135738664-373647547
Feb-546272270124386392585406
Mar643548346189298448527618364
Apr4024593488239315509761345
May49643738020-384482419359
Jun50746130229297333492373356
Jul561405303126354342451543446
Aug662388365245361394657538442
Sep495305414-400361608574427
Oct469415410111359380728569-
Nov48136830873288419618532-
Dec44635328477-350502462-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20255,656▼19.7%
FY20247,045▲20.0%
FY20235,873▲29.8%
FY20224,526▲74.2%
FY20212,598▲13.5%
FY20202,289▼45.8%
FY20194,222▼24.1%
FY20185,562▲43.4%
FY20173,880—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for C1/D visas in Germany?
There is no published approval rate for C1/D 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 Germany.
How many C1/D visas does Germany 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 C1/D visa approval in Germany?
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 C1/D visa in Germany?
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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