US Visas for Libya
Official refusal rates, interview wait times, and how many visas of each type the United States actually issued to applicants from Libya.
31.78%
Visitor visas refused, FY2025
2,241
Visas issued in FY2025
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The only published rate for Libya
31.78% of B-1/B-2 visitor visa applications from Libya 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 Libya rather than a worldwide average.
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Issuances in the most recent fiscal year, largest first. These counts are specific to Libya.
| Visa type | Issued | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B1/B2 Visa | 1,751 | FY2025 |
| IR2 Visa | 92 | FY2025 |
| F-1 Visa | 68 | FY2025 |
| IR1 Visa | 59 | FY2025 |
| IR5 Visa | 58 | FY2025 |
| DV Lottery Visa | 52 | FY2025 |
| J-1 Visa | 33 | FY2025 |
| F-2 Visa | 20 | FY2025 |
| B1 Visa | 17 | FY2025 |
| H-1B Visa | 15 | FY2025 |
| CR1 Visa | 11 | FY2025 |
| F3 Visa | 10 | FY2025 |
22 further visa types had issuances to Libya this year. Browse all visa types →
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