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L-1 Visa Approvals in Brazil

How many L-1 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.

02K3K5K6KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 2,642 approved3KFY17FY2018: 4,554 approved5KFY18FY2019: 5,063 approved5KFY19FY2020: 2,144 approved2KFY20FY2021: 609 approved609FY21FY2022: 6,187 approved6KFY22FY2023: 4,084 approved4KFY23FY2024: 4,854 approved5KFY24FY2025: 4,539 approved5KFY25

4,539

FY2025

6,187

Peak (FY2022)

-6.5%

vs FY2024

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How Brazil compares for L-1 visas

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

#4

of 168 countries

4,666

Approved in FY2025

6.0%

Of the world total

77,144

Issued worldwide

Fewest (168th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Brazil approves the most

L-1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 4,539 issued across Brazil.

  • Sao Paulo2,91964.3%
  • Rio De Janeiro75216.6%
  • Porto Alegre3487.7%
  • Brasilia3247.1%
  • Recife1964.3%

How each Brazil consulate has changed

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

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroPorto AlegreBrasiliaRecife
09632K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 2,110 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 3,513 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 3,767 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 1,646 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 340 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 3,852 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 2,885 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 3,658 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 2,919 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 412 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 675 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 831 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 288 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 59 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 938 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 610 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 631 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 752 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 40 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 194 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 283 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 131 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 121 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 726 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 336 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 237 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 348 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 30 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 93 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 82 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 41 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 70 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 458 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 165 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 178 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 324 approvedRecife, FY2017: 50 approvedRecife, FY2018: 79 approvedRecife, FY2019: 100 approvedRecife, FY2020: 38 approvedRecife, FY2021: 19 approvedRecife, FY2022: 213 approvedRecife, FY2023: 88 approvedRecife, FY2024: 150 approvedRecife, FY2025: 196 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When L-1 visas are approved in Brazil

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

356
278
349
284
285
350
399
342
266
274
327
586
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-32935434638704322398402
Feb-25730629933469251332351
Mar34138236724278595362416324
Apr310429416428467276367332
May386354463345436344351353
Jun4625205052115401404503467
Jul5285506141181490418537502
Aug4054894762183434384427376
Sep2923293208200409305294316
Oct28939033913195329319334-
Nov27234030113654294379307-
Dec533722661331,020400661602-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20254,539▼6.5%
FY20244,854▲18.9%
FY20234,084▼34.0%
FY20226,187▲915.9%
FY2021609▼71.6%
FY20202,144▼57.7%
FY20195,063▲11.2%
FY20184,554▲72.4%
FY20172,642—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for L-1 visas in Brazil?
There is no published approval rate for L-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 Brazil.
How many L-1 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 L-1 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 L-1 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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