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J-1 Visa Approvals at Berlin Consulate

How many J-1 visas the Berlin Consulate in Germany 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: Berlin, 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.

02K3K5K6KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 4,770 approved5KFY17FY2018: 5,555 approved6KFY18FY2019: 5,068 approved5KFY19FY2020: 1,621 approved2KFY20FY2021: 4,213 approved4KFY21FY2022: 6,225 approved6KFY22FY2023: 5,172 approved5KFY23FY2024: 5,190 approved5KFY24FY2025: 4,162 approved4KFY25

4,162

FY2025

6,225

Peak (FY2022)

-19.8%

vs FY2024

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How each Germany consulate has changed

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

FrankfurtBerlinMunich
02K5K7K9KVisas approvedFiscal yearFrankfurt, FY2017: 7,016 approvedFrankfurt, FY2018: 9,254 approvedFrankfurt, FY2019: 8,658 approvedFrankfurt, FY2020: 2,431 approvedFrankfurt, FY2021: 3,142 approvedFrankfurt, FY2022: 6,208 approvedFrankfurt, FY2023: 6,535 approvedFrankfurt, FY2024: 6,602 approvedFrankfurt, FY2025: 6,525 approvedBerlin, FY2017: 4,770 approvedBerlin, FY2018: 5,555 approvedBerlin, FY2019: 5,068 approvedBerlin, FY2020: 1,621 approvedBerlin, FY2021: 4,213 approvedBerlin, FY2022: 6,225 approvedBerlin, FY2023: 5,172 approvedBerlin, FY2024: 5,190 approvedBerlin, FY2025: 4,162 approvedMunich, FY2017: 3,288 approvedMunich, FY2018: 3,690 approvedMunich, FY2019: 4,133 approvedMunich, FY2020: 1,365 approvedMunich, FY2021: 2,310 approvedMunich, FY2022: 4,034 approvedMunich, FY2023: 3,069 approvedMunich, FY2024: 2,943 approvedMunich, FY2025: 3,140 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in Berlin, Germany

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

153
155
160
227
572
1k
1k
516
187
139
182
244
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-2069819629203181157148
Feb-240313614303207181150
Mar2781721514952293235204213
Apr4113221392117402318292292
May5927026184362611787919877
Jun1,3211,1581,30531,1201,2071,3761,492808
Jul1,3561,4841,0441381,5351,3771,0021,012670
Aug5745021,003317659493354286388
Sep23819329610113226718413388
Oct12914616753191119133166-
Nov16414215625481169178121-
Dec283259252115397240203241-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-1 visas at Berlin Consulate in Germany?
No approval rate is published for J-1 visas at Berlin, 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 Berlin.
What factors affect J-1 visa approval at Berlin 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 J-1 visa at Berlin 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 Berlin 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 J-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your J-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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