More Kazakh Citizens Denied U.S. Visas
According to the U.S. State Department, the B1/B2 non-immigrant visa (tourist and business) refusal rate for Kazakhstani citizens reached 46.29% in 2024. This marks a significant increase compared to previous years.
How Have Refusal Rates Changed?
- 2024 – 46.29%
- 2023 – 41.93%
- 2022 – 44.02%
- 2021 – 43.29%
- 2020 – 47.34%
After a brief decline in refusals from 2021 to 2023, the rate is now rising again.
Why Are More Visas Being Denied?
Possible reasons include:
- Stricter U.S. visa policies.
- Increased suspicion of potential immigration from Kazakhstan.
- Tighter document verification following the pandemic.
How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Visa?
- Clearly state the purpose of your trip.
- Provide strong proof of financial stability and ties to Kazakhstan (job, family, property).
- Avoid errors in documentation and incomplete applications.
What’s Next?
- The trend of rising refusals may continue in the coming years.
- Kazakh travelers may shift focus to other travel destinations.
- The issue could become a topic of diplomatic discussions.
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