US Visas for Australia
Official refusal rates, interview wait times, and how many visas of each type the United States actually issued to applicants from Australia.
22.93%
Visitor visas refused, FY2025
20,285
Visas issued in FY2025
Interview wait times
Current waits at every Australia post
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The only published rate for Australia
22.93% of B-1/B-2 visitor visa applications from Australia were refused in FY2025. Visitor visas are the one class where the State Department publishes a figure for each nationality, so this is the only number on the site that is genuinely specific to Australia rather than a worldwide average.
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Issuances in the most recent fiscal year, largest first. These counts are specific to Australia.
| Visa type | Issued | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B1/B2 Visa | 7,154 | FY2025 |
| J-1 Visa | 3,641 | FY2025 |
| F-1 Visa | 1,976 | FY2025 |
| C1/D Visa | 1,371 | FY2025 |
| L-1 Visa | 948 | FY2025 |
| L2 Visa | 838 | FY2025 |
| O-1 Visa | 712 | FY2025 |
| P1 Visa | 612 | FY2025 |
| H-1B Visa | 489 | FY2025 |
| O2 Visa | 413 | FY2025 |
| I Visa | 332 | FY2025 |
| E2 Visa | 329 | FY2025 |
26 further visa types had issuances to Australia this year. Browse all visa types →
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