--- title: "USA Tourist Visa Success Rate from Botswana: 61.6%" description: "Official FY2025: 61.6% of Botswanan B1/B2 visitor cases were issued, 38.4% refused. Down from 67.6%. Requirements, fees, free odds check." url: "https://getvisaodds.com/botswanan-citizens/usa/tourist-visa" --- 1. [Home](https://getvisaodds.com/) 2. [USA visas](https://getvisaodds.com/usa-visa-odds) 3. [Tourist / Visitor](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/tourist-visa-odds) 4. Botswanan citizens πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό Botswanan citizens Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Β· Tourist / Visitor # USA tourist / visitor visa success rate for Botswanan citizens (FY2025) 61.6% of Botswanan B1/B2 visitor-visa applications to the United States were approved in FY2025, the US fiscal year that ended on 30 September 2025 β€” the other 38.4% were refused. Approval is down from 67.6% in FY2024. The State Department publishes this on an adjusted basis, excluding refusals that were later overcome. It is a nationality-wide outcome across every US post, not a probability for your own case: it takes no account of your finances, employment, ties to Botswana, travel history or any previous refusal β€” which is what the consular officer actually weighs. On the money side: No official minimum. Show funds that comfortably cover the whole trip plus evidence of ongoing income and ties β€” officers weigh your entire profile, not a single number. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that. Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality ](https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY25.pdf). Rules: [U.S. Department of State β€” Bureau of Consular Affairs ](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html). USA assesses a tourist visa on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 76% base approval for Botswanan citizens β€” your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Published approval rates for Botswana run at 61.6% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 89.2% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. [Estimate my personal odds](#estimate) Official β€” issued, FY2025 61.6% - Refused (FY2025) 38.4% - Refused (FY2024) 32.4% Official published figure: 38.4% refused in FY2025, so 61.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Share of Botswana B1/B2 visitor-visa cases refused in the US fiscal year ending 30 September 2025, on the State Department's adjusted basis: refusals that were later overcome are removed from both the numerator and the denominator, so the figure is refusals Γ· (issuances + net refusals). It covers visitor visas only and describes the nationality as a whole β€” it is not a probability for an individual application. Source: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality ](https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY25.pdf). A nationality-wide outcome, not your odds β€” estimate yours below. ## Estimate your personal odds Pre-filled for this route. A few taps and it’s done β€” privately, in your browser. ## Key requirements - Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your stay - Completed DS-160 online application + confirmation page - US$185 MRV application fee (2026) - In-person interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate - Evidence of strong ties to home, funds covering the trip, and intent to return ### Visa fee (cost) US$185 MRV application fee per applicant (non-refundable, paid before the interview). ### Money & funds No official minimum. Show funds that comfortably cover the whole trip plus evidence of ongoing income and ties β€” officers weigh your entire profile, not a single number. ### Typical timeline Complete the DS-160, pay the fee and book an interview; appointment wait times vary widely by consulate (days to many months). The visa is usually issued a few business days after approval. ## Common refusal reasons - Section 214(b) β€” weak home ties or perceived immigrant intent (the most common reason) - Insufficient or unexplained funds for the trip - Vague or undocumented trip purpose - Inconsistent answers at interview - Prior U.S. overstay or immigration violation ## Where Botswana sits in the official data Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Botswanan applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Botswana. ### UK tourist visas β€” year to March 2026 The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality _and_ visa type, so it is the one place a tourist-visa figure for Botswana actually exists. **47.4%** of Botswanan tourist applications were refused across 924 decisions , against 68.5% the year before. That volume makes Botswana the 85th-largest source of UK tourist applicants, of 110 countries with meaningful numbers. Different country, different rules β€” a reference point, not your odds here. ### US visitor visas β€” FY2025 A **38.4%** adjusted refusal rate places Botswana **120th of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes β€” a lower refusal rate than 40% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Botswana is 6.6 points above it. ### Schengen short-stay visas β€” 2025 Across all Schengen consulates in Botswana, **10.8%** of short-stay applications were not issued β€” **50th of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 4.8 points below the 15.6% median. Sources: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport. ## Frequently asked questions What is the USA tourist visa refusal rate for Botswanan citizens? 38.4% in FY2025, against 32.4% in FY2024 β€” meaning 61.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Share of Botswana B1/B2 visitor-visa cases refused in the US fiscal year ending 30 September 2025, on the State Department's adjusted basis: refusals that were later overcome are removed from both the numerator and the denominator, so the figure is refusals Γ· (issuances + net refusals). It covers visitor visas only and describes the nationality as a whole β€” it is not a probability for an individual application. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average. Where does this USA refusal-rate figure come from? From U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality, covering FY2025. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself. What matters most for a USA tourist visa? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible. Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances? Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time. Is this a guarantee of approval? No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better. Is my information private? Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored β€” there is no sign-up and nothing to leak. How much money do I need for a US tourist visa? There is no official minimum. You must credibly show you can pay for the whole trip and that you have income and ties pulling you home. Officers assess your overall financial picture, not a set balance. What is 214(b) and why does it matter? Section 214(b) of U.S. law presumes every B1/B2 applicant intends to immigrate. You overcome it by proving strong ties β€” a stable job, family, property, or studies β€” that show you will return. How long does a US tourist visa take? Interview wait times vary enormously by consulate, from days to several months. 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