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P1 Visa Approvals in United Kingdom

How many P1 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.

07411K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,175 approved1KFY17FY2018: 2,444 approved2KFY18FY2019: 2,962 approved3KFY19FY2020: 1,372 approved1KFY20FY2021: 244 approved244FY21FY2022: 2,185 approved2KFY22FY2023: 2,064 approved2KFY23FY2024: 2,028 approved2KFY24FY2025: 2,225 approved2KFY25

2,225

FY2025

2,962

Peak (FY2019)

+9.7%

vs FY2024

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How United Kingdom compares for P1 visas

Against every country that received a P1 visa in FY2025.

#2

of 138 countries

2,020

Approved in FY2025

8.7%

Of the world total

23,242

Issued worldwide

Fewest (138th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in United Kingdom approves the most

P1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 2,225 issued across United Kingdom.

  • London2,15796.9%
  • Belfast683.1%

How each United Kingdom consulate has changed

P1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

LondonBelfast
06761K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearLondon, FY2017: 1,134 approvedLondon, FY2018: 2,270 approvedLondon, FY2019: 2,704 approvedLondon, FY2020: 1,261 approvedLondon, FY2021: 237 approvedLondon, FY2022: 2,109 approvedLondon, FY2023: 1,914 approvedLondon, FY2024: 1,946 approvedLondon, FY2025: 2,157 approvedBelfast, FY2017: 41 approvedBelfast, FY2018: 174 approvedBelfast, FY2019: 258 approvedBelfast, FY2020: 111 approvedBelfast, FY2021: 7 approvedBelfast, FY2022: 76 approvedBelfast, FY2023: 150 approvedBelfast, FY2024: 82 approvedBelfast, FY2025: 68 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When P1 visas are approved in United Kingdom

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

221
258
232
160
135
165
162
194
253
185
137
185
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-24027234524-197173189
Feb-36835722123216161146163
Mar24129730114729167148183257
Apr97190165-158195188141
May131126221--18986105169
Jun1041282203157816714495
Jul15913221911211192205146
Aug151193174941183270137133
Sep251372206-94294237195211
Oct922272281467181143142-
Nov85143120119097113173-
Dec18816121710-168159201-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20252,225▲9.7%
FY20242,028▼1.7%
FY20232,064▼5.5%
FY20222,185▲795.5%
FY2021244▼82.2%
FY20201,372▼53.7%
FY20192,962▲21.2%
FY20182,444▲108.0%
FY20171,175—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for P1 visas in United Kingdom?
There is no published approval rate for P1 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 P1 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 P1 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 P1 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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