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F-1 Visa Approvals at Dhahran Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Dhahran Consulate in Saudi arabia 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: Dhahran, Saudi arabia

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.

09542K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 2,159 approved2KFY17FY2018: 3,814 approved4KFY18FY2019: 3,200 approved3KFY19FY2020: 695 approved695FY20FY2021: 1,615 approved2KFY21FY2022: 1,117 approved1KFY22FY2023: 1,749 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,605 approved2KFY24FY2025: 1,115 approved1KFY25

1,115

FY2025

3,814

Peak (FY2018)

-30.5%

vs FY2024

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How each Saudi arabia 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.

RiyadhJeddahDhahran
01K2K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearRiyadh, FY2017: 3,662 approvedRiyadh, FY2018: 4,899 approvedRiyadh, FY2019: 4,393 approvedRiyadh, FY2020: 1,211 approvedRiyadh, FY2021: 1,923 approvedRiyadh, FY2022: 2,295 approvedRiyadh, FY2023: 2,354 approvedRiyadh, FY2024: 1,721 approvedRiyadh, FY2025: 1,467 approvedJeddah, FY2017: 2,213 approvedJeddah, FY2018: 4,378 approvedJeddah, FY2019: 4,812 approvedJeddah, FY2020: 1,001 approvedJeddah, FY2021: 2,104 approvedJeddah, FY2022: 2,457 approvedJeddah, FY2023: 2,413 approvedJeddah, FY2024: 1,792 approvedJeddah, FY2025: 1,407 approvedDhahran, FY2017: 2,159 approvedDhahran, FY2018: 3,814 approvedDhahran, FY2019: 3,200 approvedDhahran, FY2020: 695 approvedDhahran, FY2021: 1,615 approvedDhahran, FY2022: 1,117 approvedDhahran, FY2023: 1,749 approvedDhahran, FY2024: 1,605 approvedDhahran, FY2025: 1,115 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When F-1 visas are approved in Dhahran, Saudi arabia

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Mar.

131
70
59
91
259
376
419
253
81
77
107
189
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-332279875625425326
Feb-14399444721347527
Mar878694213141366733
Apr117129176-5869357977
May3494433761147124232229154
Jun427503526131032430628892
Jul5367775552229132442378292
Aug49849426818260118243133129
Sep145113124821317565219
Oct1591161039396563259-
Nov2031651001107113210669-
Dec43242223614389135113138-
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Frequently Asked Questions

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