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C1/D Visa Approvals in Russia

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

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.

04K7K11K15KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 8,653 approved9KFY17FY2018: 12,412 approved12KFY18FY2019: 14,608 approved15KFY19FY2020: 7,388 approved7KFY20FY2021: 4,951 approved5KFY21FY2022: 1 approved1FY22

1

FY2022

14,608

Peak (FY2019)

-100.0%

vs FY2021

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How Russia compares for C1/D visas

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

#16

of 171 countries

3,581

Approved in FY2025

1.3%

Of the world total

281,135

Issued worldwide

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

C1/D visas issued at each post in FY2021, as a share of the 5,931 issued across Russia.

  • Yekaterinburg3,05451.5%
  • St Petersburg1,92732.5%
  • Vladivostok94916.0%
  • Moscow10.0%

How each Russia 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.

MoscowVladivostokYekaterinburgSt Petersburg
03K6K9K11KVisas approvedFiscal yearMoscow, FY2017: 4,383 approvedMoscow, FY2018: 4,997 approvedMoscow, FY2019: 11,464 approvedMoscow, FY2020: 5,874 approvedMoscow, FY2021: 1,897 approvedMoscow, FY2022: 1 approvedVladivostok, FY2017: 1,690 approvedVladivostok, FY2018: 4,328 approvedVladivostok, FY2019: 2,421 approvedVladivostok, FY2020: 949 approvedVladivostok, FY2021: 0 approvedVladivostok, FY2022: 0 approvedYekaterinburg, FY2017: 131 approvedYekaterinburg, FY2018: 1,160 approvedYekaterinburg, FY2019: 723 approvedYekaterinburg, FY2020: 565 approvedYekaterinburg, FY2021: 3,054 approvedYekaterinburg, FY2022: 0 approvedSt Petersburg, FY2017: 2,449 approvedSt Petersburg, FY2018: 1,927 approvedSt Petersburg, FY2019: 0 approvedSt Petersburg, FY2020: 0 approvedSt Petersburg, FY2021: 0 approvedSt Petersburg, FY2022: 0 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22
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When C1/D visas are approved in Russia

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

650
859
819
700
784
912
869
813
838
1k
742
771
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-1,0521,0091,245528-258282289
Feb-1,3761,5361,442790286266258288
Mar1,7901,3821,3159111,009155307271392
Apr1,3307621,5111579076286239313
May1,2771,5661,0409-84330199241
Jun1,5261,8001,295406573321230312
Jul1,4801,5981,3901826298252235339
Aug1,1701,2521,459370145115273267283
Sep6831,3561,431-130130306260275
Oct1,0521,8511,669496146152352304-
Nov9351,3741,022759212203299271-
Dec1,2301,1981,344880-202269274-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20221▼100.0%
FY20214,951▼33.0%
FY20207,388▼49.4%
FY201914,608▲17.7%
FY201812,412▲43.4%
FY20178,653—

Consulate-Specific Data

Moscow
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for C1/D visas in Russia?
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 Russia.
How many C1/D visas does Russia 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 Russia?
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 Russia?
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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