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H4 Visa Approvals in Brazil

How many H4 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.

03537061K1KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 418 approved418FY17FY2018: 684 approved684FY18FY2019: 684 approved684FY19FY2020: 408 approved408FY20FY2021: 159 approved159FY21FY2022: 1,412 approved1KFY22FY2023: 1,063 approved1KFY23FY2024: 1,256 approved1KFY24FY2025: 1,325 approved1KFY25

1,325

FY2025

1,412

Peak (FY2022)

+5.5%

vs FY2024

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How Brazil compares for H4 visas

Against every country that received a H4 visa in FY2025.

#7

of 163 countries

1,203

Approved in FY2025

0.8%

Of the world total

145,918

Issued worldwide

Fewest (163th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Brazil approves the most

H4 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 1,325 issued across Brazil.

  • Sao Paulo68351.5%
  • Rio De Janeiro30923.3%
  • Brasilia14110.6%
  • Porto Alegre1279.6%
  • Recife654.9%

How each Brazil consulate has changed

H4 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroBrasiliaPorto AlegreRecife
0175351526701Visas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 277 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 404 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 407 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 246 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 74 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 620 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 457 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 701 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 683 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 64 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 154 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 137 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 69 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 18 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 296 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 354 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 297 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 309 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 39 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 38 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 46 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 22 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 30 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 211 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 118 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 116 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 141 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 8 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 52 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 71 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 53 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 31 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 207 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 79 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 83 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 127 approvedRecife, FY2017: 30 approvedRecife, FY2018: 36 approvedRecife, FY2019: 23 approvedRecife, FY2020: 18 approvedRecife, FY2021: 6 approvedRecife, FY2022: 78 approvedRecife, FY2023: 55 approvedRecife, FY2024: 59 approvedRecife, FY2025: 65 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When H4 visas are approved in Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is Dec, quietest is Feb.

70
38
53
48
62
96
101
86
60
63
77
141
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-65905971236568102
Feb-4236281258255284
Mar466640481677576362
Apr48384121177537067
May49527281591499165
Jun668678-26124107154143
Jul947590212917199140177
Aug666269106110977138118
Sep853547533109468868
Oct574666228837384-
Nov5347674148666170-
Dec10310411614204124135163-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20251,325▲5.5%
FY20241,256▲18.2%
FY20231,063▼24.7%
FY20221,412▲788.1%
FY2021159▼61.0%
FY2020408▼40.4%
FY2019684=0.0%
FY2018684▲63.6%
FY2017418—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Sao Paulo
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H4 visas in Brazil?
There is no published approval rate for H4 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 H4 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 H4 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 H4 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.

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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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