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F-1 Visa Approvals at Rio-de-janeiro Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Rio-de-janeiro Consulate in Brazil issued, by fiscal year and month. The State Department does not publish refusals by post, so no approval rate exists for this consulate and none is shown.

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Visas approved per year: Rio-de-janeiro, 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.

07161K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,911 approved2KFY17FY2018: 2,863 approved3KFY18FY2019: 2,499 approved2KFY19FY2020: 643 approved643FY20FY2021: 814 approved814FY21FY2022: 1,827 approved2KFY22FY2023: 1,722 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,300 approved1KFY24FY2025: 1,098 approved1KFY25

1,098

FY2025

2,863

Peak (FY2018)

-15.5%

vs FY2024

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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

When F-1 visas are approved in Rio-de-janeiro, Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Sep.

115
78
99
121
247
330
360
168
73
96
109
201
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.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-1581301042140747144
Feb-11415462-57333326
Mar12614614743-73815054
Apr157204147-1938970115
May268281266--261248177193
Jun439465306-411289305283101
Jul454483407-225392284234138
Aug349227241-11416411690120
Sep11810282-5786652820
Oct164152109-226211344-
Nov2131591141771096696-
Dec306308211317325685147-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at Rio-de-janeiro Consulate in Brazil?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at Rio-de-janeiro, or at any individual consulate. The State Department reports issuances by post but not refusals, so the percentages on this page are the worldwide rate for the visa class in each fiscal year. The issuance counts are specific to Rio-de-janeiro.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at Rio-de-janeiro Consulate?
Factors include the completeness of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the consulate's workload. Common refusal reasons include missing documents, insufficient ties to your home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a F-1 visa at Rio-de-janeiro Consulate?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips above, and consider professional guidance for complex cases.
Where does this consulate's visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. Statistics are updated regularly to reflect the latest available information.
Do Rio-de-janeiro Consulate issuance numbers change over time?
Yes. Issuance volume moves with policy changes, global events, staffing at the post and application demand. The tables above show every fiscal year published so far, so the direction of travel is visible.
Can I attend my F-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your F-1 visa interview at a U.S. consulate in a different country (known as third-country processing). However, approval rates, wait times, and requirements may differ. Always check the specific consulate's policies and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying in a different country.
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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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