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O2 Visa Approvals in Australia

How many O2 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Australia 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: Australia

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.

096191287382Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 165 approved165FY17FY2018: 211 approved211FY18FY2019: 240 approved240FY19FY2020: 114 approved114FY20FY2021: 81 approved81FY21FY2022: 269 approved269FY22FY2023: 353 approved353FY23FY2024: 278 approved278FY24FY2025: 382 approved382FY25

382

FY2025

382

Peak (FY2025)

+37.4%

vs FY2024

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How Australia compares for O2 visas

Against every country that received a O2 visa in FY2025.

#8

of 122 countries

413

Approved in FY2025

2.7%

Of the world total

15,343

Issued worldwide

Fewest (122th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Australia approves the most

O2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 382 issued across Australia.

  • Sydney21756.8%
  • Melbourne15239.8%
  • Perth133.4%

How each Australia consulate has changed

O2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

MelbourneSydneyPerth
059117176234Visas approvedFiscal yearMelbourne, FY2017: 83 approvedMelbourne, FY2018: 94 approvedMelbourne, FY2019: 103 approvedMelbourne, FY2020: 57 approvedMelbourne, FY2021: 29 approvedMelbourne, FY2022: 234 approvedMelbourne, FY2023: 166 approvedMelbourne, FY2024: 126 approvedMelbourne, FY2025: 152 approvedSydney, FY2017: 73 approvedSydney, FY2018: 100 approvedSydney, FY2019: 102 approvedSydney, FY2020: 49 approvedSydney, FY2021: 41 approvedSydney, FY2022: 22 approvedSydney, FY2023: 178 approvedSydney, FY2024: 147 approvedSydney, FY2025: 217 approvedPerth, FY2017: 9 approvedPerth, FY2018: 17 approvedPerth, FY2019: 35 approvedPerth, FY2020: 8 approvedPerth, FY2021: 11 approvedPerth, FY2022: 13 approvedPerth, FY2023: 9 approvedPerth, FY2024: 5 approvedPerth, FY2025: 13 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When O2 visas are approved in Australia

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is Sep, quietest is Nov.

17
22
30
25
25
28
24
28
34
22
16
19
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-131819427192345
Feb-183622128232838
Mar42282422356511842
Apr243619-231313049
May223421-637302146
Jun291737-1533303726
Jul182424-1725361535
Aug40271711646372535
Sep35324331239433634
Oct72028-18202423-
Nov13623119141422-
Dec18112175253418-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025382▲37.4%
FY2024278▼21.2%
FY2023353▲31.2%
FY2022269▲232.1%
FY202181▼28.9%
FY2020114▼52.5%
FY2019240▲13.7%
FY2018211▲27.9%
FY2017165—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for O2 visas in Australia?
There is no published approval rate for O2 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 Australia.
How many O2 visas does Australia 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 O2 visa approval in Australia?
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 O2 visa in Australia?
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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