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F-1 Visa Approvals at Tokyo Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Tokyo Consulate in Japan 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: Tokyo, Japan

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.

02K5K7K9KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 7,316 approved7KFY17FY2018: 9,460 approved9KFY18FY2019: 9,104 approved9KFY19FY2020: 3,330 approved3KFY20FY2021: 4,535 approved5KFY21FY2022: 7,507 approved8KFY22FY2023: 6,779 approved7KFY23FY2024: 6,259 approved6KFY24FY2025: 4,682 approved5KFY25

4,682

FY2025

9,460

Peak (FY2018)

-25.2%

vs FY2024

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How each Japan 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.

TokyoOsaka/KobeNaha
02K5K7K9KVisas approvedFiscal yearTokyo, FY2017: 7,316 approvedTokyo, FY2018: 9,460 approvedTokyo, FY2019: 9,104 approvedTokyo, FY2020: 3,330 approvedTokyo, FY2021: 4,535 approvedTokyo, FY2022: 7,507 approvedTokyo, FY2023: 6,779 approvedTokyo, FY2024: 6,259 approvedTokyo, FY2025: 4,682 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2017: 3,947 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2018: 5,251 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2019: 4,819 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2020: 2,073 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2021: 1,530 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2022: 4,408 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2023: 3,535 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2024: 3,094 approvedOsaka/Kobe, FY2025: 2,541 approvedNaha, FY2017: 108 approvedNaha, FY2018: 121 approvedNaha, FY2019: 138 approvedNaha, FY2020: 42 approvedNaha, FY2021: 37 approvedNaha, FY2022: 83 approvedNaha, FY2023: 53 approvedNaha, FY2024: 66 approvedNaha, FY2025: 84 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When F-1 visas are approved in Tokyo, Japan

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

542
497
384
456
769
1k
2k
668
170
130
228
566
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-88482266580217404381406
Feb-650761549147327392354327
Mar623501447266189361296314189
Apr6445695802275387367378343
May9107756598-811872727336
Jun1,6021,5801,663141,0671,4731,3841,248802
Jul2,1892,1152,0302621,1991,7781,5241,343367
Aug1,124825822480722687521485882
Sep224205168-141142141193364
Oct186153151185138109109127-
Nov278313226201358242195163-
Dec892686707329828527532376-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at Tokyo Consulate in Japan?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at Tokyo, 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 Tokyo.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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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