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O3 Visa Approvals in Israel

How many O3 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Israel 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: Israel

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.

059118177236Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 99 approved99FY17FY2018: 166 approved166FY18FY2019: 170 approved170FY19FY2020: 92 approved92FY20FY2021: 107 approved107FY21FY2022: 203 approved203FY22FY2023: 194 approved194FY23FY2024: 183 approved183FY24FY2025: 236 approved236FY25

236

FY2025

236

Peak (FY2025)

+29.0%

vs FY2024

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How Israel compares for O3 visas

Against every country that received a O3 visa in FY2025.

#6

of 122 countries

268

Approved in FY2025

4.3%

Of the world total

6,209

Issued worldwide

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

O3 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 236 issued across Israel.

  • Tel Aviv21490.7%
  • Jerusalem229.3%

How each Israel consulate has changed

O3 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Tel AvivJerusalem
054107161214Visas approvedFiscal yearTel Aviv, FY2017: 95 approvedTel Aviv, FY2018: 159 approvedTel Aviv, FY2019: 163 approvedTel Aviv, FY2020: 89 approvedTel Aviv, FY2021: 101 approvedTel Aviv, FY2022: 193 approvedTel Aviv, FY2023: 178 approvedTel Aviv, FY2024: 164 approvedTel Aviv, FY2025: 214 approvedJerusalem, FY2017: 4 approvedJerusalem, FY2018: 7 approvedJerusalem, FY2019: 7 approvedJerusalem, FY2020: 3 approvedJerusalem, FY2021: 6 approvedJerusalem, FY2022: 10 approvedJerusalem, FY2023: 16 approvedJerusalem, FY2024: 19 approvedJerusalem, FY2025: 22 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When O3 visas are approved in Israel

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Jan.

9
15
16
15
16
18
38
26
14
11
12
11
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-82156-91818
Feb-2210161018121415
Mar171118587161820
Apr71523-91115823
May131118--562828
Jun1012157231834109
Jul1824404930335545
Aug24422061430122945
Sep111013-1313122112
Oct547102712628-
Nov14213117131816-
Dec-10215-1639-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025236▲29.0%
FY2024183▼5.7%
FY2023194▼4.4%
FY2022203▲89.7%
FY2021107▲16.3%
FY202092▼45.9%
FY2019170▲2.4%
FY2018166▲67.7%
FY201799—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for O3 visas in Israel?
There is no published approval rate for O3 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 Israel.
How many O3 visas does Israel 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 O3 visa approval in Israel?
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 O3 visa in Israel?
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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