US Visas for Srilanka
Official refusal rates, interview wait times, and how many visas of each type the United States actually issued to applicants from Srilanka.
33.35%
Visitor visas refused, FY2025
12,275
Visas issued in FY2025
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The only published rate for Srilanka
33.35% of B-1/B-2 visitor visa applications from Srilanka 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 Srilanka rather than a worldwide average.
See the full 9-year history →Which US visas Srilanka actually gets
Issuances in the most recent fiscal year, largest first. These counts are specific to Srilanka.
| Visa type | Issued | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B1/B2 Visa | 8,488 | FY2025 |
| C1/D Visa | 917 | FY2025 |
| F-1 Visa | 640 | FY2025 |
| DV Lottery Visa | 394 | FY2025 |
| IR5 Visa | 281 | FY2025 |
| H-1B Visa | 162 | FY2025 |
| IR1 Visa | 151 | FY2025 |
| F-2 Visa | 150 | FY2025 |
| F4 Visa | 150 | FY2025 |
| J-1 Visa | 149 | FY2025 |
| L2 Visa | 111 | FY2025 |
| H4 Visa | 97 | FY2025 |
24 further visa types had issuances to Srilanka this year. Browse all visa types →
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