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title: "Tourist / Visitor Visa Approval Odds by Country (2026)"
description: "Tourist / Visitor visa odds by country — compare destinations on published refusal rates, and check your own chances free and privately (2026)."
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# Tourist / Visitor visa approval odds by country

Wondering about tourist / visitor visa approval odds? Short trips for tourism, visiting friends or family, or sightseeing. Officers focus on genuine intent to return home. Odds vary by destination and by your personal profile — compare destinations below, or estimate your personal odds for free.

Last reviewed July 2026.

## Approximate base approval by destination

[USA 80%](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/tourist-visa-odds)

[UK 82%](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/tourist-visa-odds)

[Canada 68%](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/tourist-visa-odds)

[Australia 85%](https://getvisaodds.com/australia/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/australia/tourist-visa-odds)

[Germany 84%](https://getvisaodds.com/germany/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/germany/tourist-visa-odds)

[France 83%](https://getvisaodds.com/france/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/france/tourist-visa-odds)

[Netherlands 85%](https://getvisaodds.com/netherlands/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/netherlands/tourist-visa-odds)

[Italy 82%](https://getvisaodds.com/italy/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/italy/tourist-visa-odds)

[Ireland 80%](https://getvisaodds.com/ireland/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/ireland/tourist-visa-odds)

[New Zealand 86%](https://getvisaodds.com/new-zealand/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/new-zealand/tourist-visa-odds)

[UAE 93%](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/tourist-visa-odds)

[Schengen 84%](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/tourist-visa-odds)

[Portugal 85%](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/tourist-visa-odds)

[Spain 84%](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/tourist-visa-odds)

[Greece 86%](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/tourist-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/tourist-visa-odds)

Approximate educational base rates for a moderate-profile applicant — your personal odds can differ substantially.

## Estimate your personal odds

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## Frequently asked questions

What matters most for a tourist / visitor visa?

Officers assess short trips for tourism, visiting friends or family, or sightseeing. officers focus on genuine intent to return home. Documenting the core requirement clearly is the single biggest lever. The estimator shows the exact factors for your route.

Which country has the best tourist visa odds?

Base rates differ by destination (see the list above), but your personal profile usually matters more than the destination. Compare a couple of routes with the estimator to see the difference.

Is this free and private?

Yes — free, no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.

## Explore related visa odds

### Tourist / Visitor visa odds by destination

- [USA](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/tourist-visa-odds)
- [UK](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Canada](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Australia](https://getvisaodds.com/australia/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Germany](https://getvisaodds.com/germany/tourist-visa-odds)
- [France](https://getvisaodds.com/france/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Netherlands](https://getvisaodds.com/netherlands/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Italy](https://getvisaodds.com/italy/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Ireland](https://getvisaodds.com/ireland/tourist-visa-odds)
- [New Zealand](https://getvisaodds.com/new-zealand/tourist-visa-odds)
- [UAE](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Schengen](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Portugal](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Spain](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Greece](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/tourist-visa-odds)

## Helpful guides

[How to prepare for a tourist visa interview → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/tourist-visa-interview)[How to build a travel history that strengthens your visa applications → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/build-travel-history)[Invitation and sponsorship letters that actually help → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/invitation-letters)[How to read visa approval and refusal rates → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/understanding-refusal-rates)[How to prove strong ties to your home country → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/prove-strong-ties)[How to document your finances for a visa →](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/document-your-finances)

This is an educational estimate for planning only — not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application.