New statistics from 2013 reveal a huge disparity in approval rates for tourist visas at different consulates around the world.
In order to be given a B-2 tourist visa an applicant must show that he or she intends to return to a permanent home abroad after a temporary trip to the US. Recently published statistics show that it is much easier to obtain a B visa for temporary work or tourism in some countries than in others. Below are the 2013 tourist visa denial rates for select countries. For a more comprehensive list click here.
2013 B Visa Denial Rates Per Country:
China – Mainland 8.5%
Dominican Republic 41.3%
Ecuador 16.9%
Egypt 39.5%
El Salvador 45.1%
Federated States Of Micronesia 100.0%
Greece 26.0%
Guatemala 37.7%
Haiti 47.1%
Honduras 37.0%
Hungary 31.6%
Iceland 7.1%
India 18.7%
Iran 48.2%
Iraq 39.2%
Ireland 16.9%
Israel 9.7%
Italy 15.2%
Jamaica 35.3%
Japan 10.9%
Mexico 12.1%
Nepal 46.4%
Netherlands 11.2%
New Zealand 14.0%
Nicaragua 26.7%
Peru 16.1%
Philippines 24.1%
South Africa 2.6%
South Korea 18.1%
Spain 16.0%
Turkey 10.3%