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H-1B Visa Approvals in Germany

How many H-1B visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Germany 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: Germany

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.

04068131K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 556 approved556FY17FY2018: 915 approved915FY18FY2019: 970 approved970FY19FY2020: 546 approved546FY20FY2021: 462 approved462FY21FY2022: 1,625 approved2KFY22FY2023: 1,297 approved1KFY23FY2024: 1,110 approved1KFY24FY2025: 1,134 approved1KFY25

1,134

FY2025

1,625

Peak (FY2022)

+2.2%

vs FY2024

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How Germany compares for H-1B visas

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

#18

of 181 countries

801

Approved in FY2025

0.4%

Of the world total

214,301

Issued worldwide

Fewest (181th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Germany approves the most

H-1B visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 1,134 issued across Germany.

  • Frankfurt47742.1%
  • Munich37933.4%
  • Berlin27824.5%

How each Germany consulate has changed

H-1B visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

FrankfurtMunichBerlin
02575137701KVisas approvedFiscal yearFrankfurt, FY2017: 258 approvedFrankfurt, FY2018: 460 approvedFrankfurt, FY2019: 493 approvedFrankfurt, FY2020: 233 approvedFrankfurt, FY2021: 207 approvedFrankfurt, FY2022: 1,026 approvedFrankfurt, FY2023: 741 approvedFrankfurt, FY2024: 550 approvedFrankfurt, FY2025: 477 approvedMunich, FY2017: 132 approvedMunich, FY2018: 209 approvedMunich, FY2019: 266 approvedMunich, FY2020: 152 approvedMunich, FY2021: 157 approvedMunich, FY2022: 361 approvedMunich, FY2023: 344 approvedMunich, FY2024: 334 approvedMunich, FY2025: 379 approvedBerlin, FY2017: 166 approvedBerlin, FY2018: 246 approvedBerlin, FY2019: 211 approvedBerlin, FY2020: 161 approvedBerlin, FY2021: 98 approvedBerlin, FY2022: 238 approvedBerlin, FY2023: 212 approvedBerlin, FY2024: 226 approvedBerlin, FY2025: 278 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When H-1B visas are approved in Germany

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

63
29
37
31
37
62
78
75
64
61
55
117
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-6981671360747871
Feb-3334271633243528
Mar314434163453394049
Apr38353722343384228
May87414511573424436
Jun646772336108677880
Jul8998102533120929797
Aug769282782113747582
Sep816091106990646669
Oct6064871169705970-
Nov526067981615945-
Dec1231391502214311998146-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20251,134▲2.2%
FY20241,110▼14.4%
FY20231,297▼20.2%
FY20221,625▲251.7%
FY2021462▼15.4%
FY2020546▼43.7%
FY2019970▲6.0%
FY2018915▲64.6%
FY2017556—

Consulate-Specific Data

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H-1B interview prep

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How do your own odds compare?

The figures above count everyone who was approved for a H-1B in Germany. 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 H-1B visas in Germany?
There is no published approval rate for H-1B 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 Germany.
How many H-1B visas does Germany 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 H-1B visa approval in Germany?
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 H-1B visa in Germany?
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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