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L2 Visa Approvals in China

How many L2 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in China 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: China

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.

01K2K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 3,197 approved3KFY17FY2018: 4,556 approved5KFY18FY2019: 4,389 approved4KFY19FY2020: 1,186 approved1KFY20FY2021: 516 approved516FY21FY2022: 1,323 approved1KFY22FY2023: 3,016 approved3KFY23FY2024: 4,127 approved4KFY24FY2025: 4,733 approved5KFY25

4,733

FY2025

4,733

Peak (FY2025)

+14.7%

vs FY2024

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How China compares for L2 visas

Against every country that received a L2 visa in FY2025.

#3

of 154 countries

5,180

Approved in FY2025

6.7%

Of the world total

76,953

Issued worldwide

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

L2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 4,789 issued across China.

  • Beijing1,87039.0%
  • Shanghai1,79537.5%
  • Guangzhou92619.3%
  • Shenyang1272.7%
  • Chengdu561.2%
  • Wuhan150.3%

How each China consulate has changed

L2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

BeijingShanghaiGuangzhouShenyangChengduWuhan
05841K2K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearBeijing, FY2017: 1,071 approvedBeijing, FY2018: 1,502 approvedBeijing, FY2019: 1,387 approvedBeijing, FY2020: 459 approvedBeijing, FY2021: 192 approvedBeijing, FY2022: 699 approvedBeijing, FY2023: 1,239 approvedBeijing, FY2024: 2,335 approvedBeijing, FY2025: 1,870 approvedShanghai, FY2017: 1,359 approvedShanghai, FY2018: 1,989 approvedShanghai, FY2019: 2,031 approvedShanghai, FY2020: 473 approvedShanghai, FY2021: 233 approvedShanghai, FY2022: 333 approvedShanghai, FY2023: 1,126 approvedShanghai, FY2024: 1,112 approvedShanghai, FY2025: 1,795 approvedGuangzhou, FY2017: 530 approvedGuangzhou, FY2018: 762 approvedGuangzhou, FY2019: 865 approvedGuangzhou, FY2020: 254 approvedGuangzhou, FY2021: 91 approvedGuangzhou, FY2022: 291 approvedGuangzhou, FY2023: 564 approvedGuangzhou, FY2024: 521 approvedGuangzhou, FY2025: 926 approvedShenyang, FY2017: 110 approvedShenyang, FY2018: 133 approvedShenyang, FY2019: 50 approvedShenyang, FY2020: 0 approvedShenyang, FY2021: 0 approvedShenyang, FY2022: 0 approvedShenyang, FY2023: 87 approvedShenyang, FY2024: 159 approvedShenyang, FY2025: 127 approvedChengdu, FY2017: 127 approvedChengdu, FY2018: 170 approvedChengdu, FY2019: 56 approvedChengdu, FY2020: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2021: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2022: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2023: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2024: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2025: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2017: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2018: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2019: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2020: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2021: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2022: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2023: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2024: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2025: 15 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When L2 visas are approved in China

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

343
286
369
304
344
427
476
540
375
319
321
333
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-3643923284-210407430
Feb-3412463013121295261349
Mar4344113643841141342358363
Apr29632836531481270254426
May383327311--68248489384
Jun461454516188137294442519
Jul607512528-136178342520612
Aug579522604-167257504528565
Sep444379367-99142347405334
Oct274270303479165353351-
Nov3492772415136217309457-
Dec38832837720-122238390-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20254,733▲14.7%
FY20244,127▲36.8%
FY20233,016▲128.0%
FY20221,323▲156.4%
FY2021516▼56.5%
FY20201,186▼73.0%
FY20194,389▼3.7%
FY20184,556▲42.5%
FY20173,197—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for L2 visas in China?
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 China.
How many L2 visas does China 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 China?
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 China?
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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