B1/B2 Visa Issuances for Japan
Monthly issuance data by nationality from State Dept.
How to use this data
What this shows: Monthly visa issuances for your country and visa type over time.
How to leverage it: See if momentum is improving or worsening. Use recent months to decide timing; compare with consulate breakdown for where to apply.
Caution: Issuance is not appointment availability. Data may be delayed.
View consulate breakdown or approval rates for this visa type →
Last 12 months
19,855
Total issued
Year over year
+21.0%
↑ Increase
Peak year
6,296
2017 (full year)
Monthly data
| Year | Month | Issued |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 0 |
| 2020 | - | 2,532 |
| 2020 | - | 0 |
| 2019 | - | 0 |
| 2019 | - | 5,414 |
| 2019 | - | 0 |
| 2018 | - | 5,613 |
| 2018 | - | 0 |
| 2018 | - | 0 |
| 2017 | - | 0 |
| 2017 | - | 0 |
| 2017 | - | 6,296 |
| 2016 | - | 0 |
| 2016 | - | 6,703 |
| 2016 | - | 0 |
| 2015 | - | 0 |
| 2015 | - | 0 |
| 2015 | - | 3,655 |
| 2014 | - | 0 |
| 2014 | - | 0 |
| 2014 | - | 3,503 |
| 2013 | - | 0 |
| 2013 | - | 2,544 |
| 2013 | - | 0 |