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Austria Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 5.7% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.7%
2.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,674 | 3,588 | 86 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 12,362 | 12,234 | 61 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 10,853 | 10,730 | 123 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 13,025 | 12,479 | 378 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 10,896 | 10,619 | 80 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 10,340 | 9,932 | 196 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 10,502 | 9,933 | 380 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 9,888 | 9,561 | 327 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 549 | 515 | 28 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 2,169 | 2,055 | 83 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 4,950 | 4,461 | 419 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 7,880 | 6,817 | 1,003 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 7,587 | 7,128 | 434 | 5.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Austria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 5.7% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2010.
How many Austria Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 7,587 Austria Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 7,128 were issued and 434 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission