AV Guide Logo
AV Guide
AI Visa OfficerNewWait TimesApproval Rates
Blog
Practice With AI OfficerPractice

Practice with the AI Visa Officer

A live voice interview for F-1, B1/B2, F-2, J-1 and H-1B, with a verdict, a readiness score, and every answer reviewed. Your first one is free.

Start Free Interview

AV Guide

Get US Visa Approved in 1st Try

Interview practice and real visa data for applicants from 30+ countries.

AI Visa Officer

  • OverviewNew
  • How it works
  • Pricing
  • My interviews

F-1 · B1/B2 · F-2 · J-1 · H-1B

Free Tools

  • Interview questions
  • Document checklistNew
  • Visa approval rates
  • Visa wait times
  • Approval calculator
  • Study cost calculator

Company

  • Blog
  • Interview questions
  • About us
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms & conditions
hello@afnovisaguide.com
PartnersCalqoraAfno GuideMyDocsGenerator

AI Visa Officer is an interview practice tool. AV Guide is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State, any embassy or consulate, and nothing here is legal or immigration advice.

© 2026 AV Guide · Made for visa dreamers worldwide

Advertisement
Back to F-2 Visa Countries
Flag of Brazil

F-2 Visa Approvals in Brazil

How many F-2 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.

01K2K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 2,309 approved2KFY17FY2018: 4,765 approved5KFY18FY2019: 4,173 approved4KFY19FY2020: 1,297 approved1KFY20FY2021: 1,394 approved1KFY21FY2022: 1,705 approved2KFY22FY2023: 1,316 approved1KFY23FY2024: 1,279 approved1KFY24FY2025: 992 approved992FY25

992

FY2025

4,765

Peak (FY2018)

-22.4%

vs FY2024

Advertisement

How Brazil compares for F-2 visas

Against every country that received a F-2 visa in FY2025.

#6

of 163 countries

1,021

Approved in FY2025

5.3%

Of the world total

19,137

Issued worldwide

Fewest (163th)Most (1st)
Advertisement

Which consulate in Brazil approves the most

F-2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 992 issued across Brazil.

  • Sao Paulo34534.8%
  • Brasilia34134.4%
  • Rio De Janeiro13113.2%
  • Porto Alegre12913.0%
  • Recife464.6%

How each Brazil consulate has changed

F-2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroBrasiliaRecifePorto Alegre
05951K2K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 1,124 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 2,378 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 2,275 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 775 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 618 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 684 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 521 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 508 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 345 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 630 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 1,124 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 899 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 254 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 134 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 281 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 342 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 276 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 131 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 261 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 506 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 348 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 93 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 290 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 407 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 268 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 347 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 341 approvedRecife, FY2017: 233 approvedRecife, FY2018: 530 approvedRecife, FY2019: 434 approvedRecife, FY2020: 106 approvedRecife, FY2021: 86 approvedRecife, FY2022: 166 approvedRecife, FY2023: 53 approvedRecife, FY2024: 62 approvedRecife, FY2025: 46 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 61 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 227 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 217 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 69 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 266 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 167 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 132 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 86 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 129 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
Advertisement

When F-2 visas are approved in Brazil

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

133
122
151
165
253
311
267
147
136
151
164
179
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.

Advertisement

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-2692511841580547767
Feb-2892141331990565360
Mar262373246101158912710665
Apr214450313335115111129137
May3734424811211196267171107
Jun476659455154219416016960
Jul4575194807309208151194112
Aug27936724731726675101120
Sep2242492531321193874450
Oct3913882463199749055-
Nov369418311141466311386-
Dec374421306192139597102-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025992▼22.4%
FY20241,279▼2.8%
FY20231,316▼22.8%
FY20221,705▲22.3%
FY20211,394▲7.5%
FY20201,297▼68.9%
FY20194,173▼12.4%
FY20184,765▲106.4%
FY20172,309—

Consulate-Specific Data

Brasilia
View detailed approval data →
Porto Alegre
View detailed approval data →
Recife
View detailed approval data →
Rio De Janeiro
View detailed approval data →
Sao Paulo
View detailed approval data →

F-2 interview prep

The numbers are history. Your interview is not.

Nothing on this page changes your odds. What happens in the two minutes at the window does. Face a live AI visa officer for the F-2 as applicants in Brazil face it, answer out loud under follow-up pressure, and get a readiness score with feedback on every answer.

Practise your F-2 interviewFirst session free. No card required.

How do your own odds compare?

The figures above count everyone who was approved for a F-2 in Brazil. 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.

US Visa Approval Calculator

Answer the questions below to get a read on your profile, grouped into short steps.

Your result opens after a free Google sign-in at the end. We ask so your evaluation is saved and you can compare it after you have made changes.

Evaluating for F2 - Dependent Visa in Brazil.

Step 1 of 6

Questions 1–5 of 23

Prefer to practise instead of measure? Face a live AI visa officer. The first interview is free.

View F-2 Visa Issuance Trends for Other Countries

Flag of Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Flag of Albania
Albania
Flag of Algeria
Algeria
Flag of Angola
Angola
🏳️
Antigua And Barbuda
Flag of Argentina
Argentina
Flag of Armenia
Armenia
Flag of Australia
Australia
Flag of Austria
Austria
Flag of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Flag of Bahamas
Bahamas
Flag of Bahrain
Bahrain
Advertisement
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-2 visas in Brazil?
There is no published approval rate for F-2 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-2 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-2 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-2 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.

Related Services

  • Visa Interview Preparation Paid Service – Get US Visa Interview preparation tips and personalized advice from our experts.
  • Visa Approval Calculator – Estimate your approval chances with our AI-powered tool.
  • Visa Interview Wait Times – Check current wait times for US consulates worldwide.
  • Visa Interview Tips & Guides – Read expert advice and articles.
Advertisement

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.

Advertisement