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F-1 Visa Approvals in United Kingdom

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

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.

02K3K5K7KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 4,034 approved4KFY17FY2018: 4,909 approved5KFY18FY2019: 4,670 approved5KFY19FY2020: 2,312 approved2KFY20FY2021: 5,116 approved5KFY21FY2022: 6,558 approved7KFY22FY2023: 6,304 approved6KFY23FY2024: 6,499 approved6KFY24FY2025: 6,359 approved6KFY25

6,359

FY2025

6,558

Peak (FY2022)

-2.2%

vs FY2024

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How United Kingdom compares for F-1 visas

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

#15

of 197 countries

4,502

Approved in FY2025

1.6%

Of the world total

287,678

Issued worldwide

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

F-1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 6,359 issued across United Kingdom.

  • London5,99794.3%
  • Belfast3625.7%

How each United Kingdom 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.

LondonBelfast
02K3K5K6KVisas approvedFiscal yearLondon, FY2017: 3,741 approvedLondon, FY2018: 4,608 approvedLondon, FY2019: 4,308 approvedLondon, FY2020: 2,207 approvedLondon, FY2021: 4,834 approvedLondon, FY2022: 6,139 approvedLondon, FY2023: 5,918 approvedLondon, FY2024: 6,086 approvedLondon, FY2025: 5,997 approvedBelfast, FY2017: 293 approvedBelfast, FY2018: 301 approvedBelfast, FY2019: 362 approvedBelfast, FY2020: 105 approvedBelfast, FY2021: 282 approvedBelfast, FY2022: 419 approvedBelfast, FY2023: 386 approvedBelfast, FY2024: 413 approvedBelfast, FY2025: 362 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When F-1 visas are approved in United Kingdom

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

141
43
75
225
479
913
1k
609
109
79
104
255
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-168139135112-145112114
Feb-3830303251426276
Mar856667307311465103133
Apr184141186-155189250322297
May4063813891-533528618692
Jun9641,081718-9599151,020831812
Jul1,2131,1821,1334591,4931,2499321,5551,180
Aug644547808993635868681400640
Sep9798127-10610012486104
Oct5180778310510557100-
Nov98809667140111126112-
Dec305277280335-241220242-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20256,359▼2.2%
FY20246,499▲3.1%
FY20236,304▼3.9%
FY20226,558▲28.2%
FY20215,116▲121.3%
FY20202,312▼50.5%
FY20194,670▼4.9%
FY20184,909▲21.7%
FY20174,034—

Consulate-Specific Data

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How do your own odds compare?

The figures above count everyone who was approved for a F-1 in United Kingdom. They say nothing about your case. Answer a few questions and get an assessment of your own profile, the areas most likely to cost you the interview, and what to do about each one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas in United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom.
How many F-1 visas does United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom?
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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