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M1 Visa Approvals in United Kingdom

How many M1 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in United Kingdom 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: United Kingdom

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.

0168337505673Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 452 approved452FY17FY2018: 469 approved469FY18FY2019: 489 approved489FY19FY2020: 228 approved228FY20FY2021: 334 approved334FY21FY2022: 323 approved323FY22FY2023: 463 approved463FY23FY2024: 466 approved466FY24FY2025: 673 approved673FY25

673

FY2025

673

Peak (FY2025)

+44.4%

vs FY2024

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How United Kingdom compares for M1 visas

Against every country that received a M1 visa in FY2025.

#2

of 147 countries

598

Approved in FY2025

10.0%

Of the world total

6,008

Issued worldwide

Fewest (147th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in United Kingdom approves the most

M1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 673 issued across United Kingdom.

  • London66699.0%
  • Belfast71.0%

How each United Kingdom consulate has changed

M1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

LondonBelfast
0167333500666Visas approvedFiscal yearLondon, FY2017: 433 approvedLondon, FY2018: 445 approvedLondon, FY2019: 474 approvedLondon, FY2020: 222 approvedLondon, FY2021: 326 approvedLondon, FY2022: 319 approvedLondon, FY2023: 457 approvedLondon, FY2024: 460 approvedLondon, FY2025: 666 approvedBelfast, FY2017: 19 approvedBelfast, FY2018: 24 approvedBelfast, FY2019: 15 approvedBelfast, FY2020: 6 approvedBelfast, FY2021: 8 approvedBelfast, FY2022: 4 approvedBelfast, FY2023: 6 approvedBelfast, FY2024: 6 approvedBelfast, FY2025: 7 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When M1 visas are approved in United Kingdom

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

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38
39
29
29
42
54
58
31
34
25
25
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-26265024-213541
Feb-1348351915405065
Mar83412381426405231
Apr143219-1918363043
May372613--24413456
Jun545625-3323513669
Jul70625135330366573
Aug735379275154564427
Sep292439-3025303265
Oct124624814191452-
Nov61733141813941-
Dec28221828-212635-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025673▲44.4%
FY2024466▲0.6%
FY2023463▲43.3%
FY2022323▼3.3%
FY2021334▲46.5%
FY2020228▼53.4%
FY2019489▲4.3%
FY2018469▲3.8%
FY2017452—

Consulate-Specific Data

Belfast
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for M1 visas in United Kingdom?
There is no published approval rate for M1 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 United Kingdom.
How many M1 visas does United Kingdom 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 M1 visa approval in United Kingdom?
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 M1 visa in United Kingdom?
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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