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L2 Visa Approvals in Brazil

How many L2 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.

02K4K6K8KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 3,401 approved3KFY17FY2018: 5,765 approved6KFY18FY2019: 6,756 approved7KFY19FY2020: 2,647 approved3KFY20FY2021: 1,025 approved1KFY21FY2022: 8,477 approved8KFY22FY2023: 5,793 approved6KFY23FY2024: 6,754 approved7KFY24FY2025: 6,345 approved6KFY25

6,345

FY2025

8,477

Peak (FY2022)

-6.1%

vs FY2024

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How Brazil compares for L2 visas

Against every country that received a L2 visa in FY2025.

#2

of 154 countries

6,500

Approved in FY2025

8.4%

Of the world total

76,953

Issued worldwide

Fewest (154th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Brazil approves the most

L2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 6,345 issued across Brazil.

  • Sao Paulo4,14165.3%
  • Rio De Janeiro98615.5%
  • Brasilia4587.2%
  • Porto Alegre4406.9%
  • Recife3205.0%

How each Brazil consulate has changed

L2 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
01K3K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 2,690 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 4,366 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 4,954 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 1,986 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 593 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 5,181 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 4,050 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 5,072 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 4,141 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 559 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 881 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 1,135 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 384 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 106 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 1,081 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 843 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 841 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 986 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 38 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 268 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 399 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 172 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 184 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 1,088 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 511 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 297 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 440 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 46 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 139 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 134 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 60 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 107 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 792 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 238 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 254 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 458 approvedRecife, FY2017: 68 approvedRecife, FY2018: 111 approvedRecife, FY2019: 134 approvedRecife, FY2020: 45 approvedRecife, FY2021: 35 approvedRecife, FY2022: 335 approvedRecife, FY2023: 151 approvedRecife, FY2024: 290 approvedRecife, FY2025: 320 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When L2 visas are approved in Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Dec, quietest is Feb.

466
345
480
451
455
811
907
589
353
391
439
938
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-41747445558-441531518
Feb-31733334359554335393405
Mar414423467307137765510521473
Apr343496520338630373413393
May4343845502-594436450448
Jun6718228571181736654910878
Jul8438491,037-315832753990872
Aug538592665-277596508591468
Sep297325375-261530380333334
Oct34441134816302479372434-
Nov34143839725790403505417-
Dec72499592352-597974860-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20256,345▼6.1%
FY20246,754▲16.6%
FY20235,793▼31.7%
FY20228,477▲727.0%
FY20211,025▼61.3%
FY20202,647▼60.8%
FY20196,756▲17.2%
FY20185,765▲69.5%
FY20173,401—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for L2 visas in Brazil?
There is no published approval rate for L2 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 L2 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 L2 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 L2 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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