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F-1 Visa Approvals in Brazil

How many F-1 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Brazil 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: Brazil

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.

03K7K10K13KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 8,354 approved8KFY17FY2018: 13,232 approved13KFY18FY2019: 12,068 approved12KFY19FY2020: 3,402 approved3KFY20FY2021: 6,751 approved7KFY21FY2022: 9,833 approved10KFY22FY2023: 8,375 approved8KFY23FY2024: 7,441 approved7KFY24FY2025: 7,171 approved7KFY25

7,171

FY2025

13,232

Peak (FY2018)

-3.6%

vs FY2024

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How Brazil compares for F-1 visas

Against every country that received a F-1 visa in FY2025.

#6

of 197 countries

7,201

Approved in FY2025

2.5%

Of the world total

287,678

Issued worldwide

Fewest (197th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Brazil approves the most

F-1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 7,171 issued across Brazil.

  • Sao Paulo3,66451.1%
  • Brasilia1,20416.8%
  • Rio De Janeiro1,09815.3%
  • Porto Alegre81611.4%
  • Recife3895.4%

How each Brazil consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroBrasiliaPorto AlegreRecife
02K4K5K7KVisas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 4,788 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 7,239 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 6,813 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 1,987 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 3,391 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 4,811 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 4,444 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 4,311 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 3,664 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 1,911 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 2,863 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 2,499 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 643 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 814 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 1,827 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 1,722 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 1,300 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 1,098 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 755 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 1,291 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 1,021 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 259 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 828 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 1,326 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 901 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 919 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 1,204 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 271 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 934 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 925 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 263 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 1,300 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 1,072 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 805 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 479 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 816 approvedRecife, FY2017: 629 approvedRecife, FY2018: 905 approvedRecife, FY2019: 810 approvedRecife, FY2020: 250 approvedRecife, FY2021: 418 approvedRecife, FY2022: 797 approvedRecife, FY2023: 503 approvedRecife, FY2024: 432 approvedRecife, FY2025: 389 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When F-1 visas are approved in Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 7 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

461
310
396
465
1k
2k
2k
768
322
382
503
875
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-684669504205424385357282
Feb-55752438187296166161177
Mar62376059425867405398291312
Apr664945762275465485521629
May1,2531,2761,32841,5101,2251,2791,0371,137
Jun1,6922,0011,63042,4271,6291,6411,429686
Jul2,2062,2682,223231,6611,8701,5141,3951,434
Aug1,4371,3771,19753845714648544975
Sep49846840296575298243169207
Oct61364552637582299338248-
Nov93681768732727397450410-
Dec1,4031,3941,0821411,188873742704-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20257,171▼3.6%
FY20247,441▼11.2%
FY20238,375▼14.8%
FY20229,833▲45.7%
FY20216,751▲98.4%
FY20203,402▼71.8%
FY201912,068▼8.8%
FY201813,232▲58.4%
FY20178,354—

Consulate-Specific Data

Brasilia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas in Brazil?
There is no published approval rate for F-1 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 Brazil.
How many F-1 visas does Brazil 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 F-1 visa approval in Brazil?
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 F-1 visa in Brazil?
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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