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Austria Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 4.3% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.3%
2.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 1.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,050 | 4,914 | 136 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 8,852 | 8,801 | 41 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 11,117 | 11,057 | 49 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 13,512 | 13,395 | 97 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 13,225 | 12,949 | 270 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 14,159 | 11,127 | 338 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 13,244 | 9,179 | 352 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 14,005 | 13,738 | 266 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 1,119 | 982 | 57 | 5.5% |
| 2021 | 6,712 | 6,583 | 128 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 16,695 | 16,387 | 297 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 28,861 | 27,987 | 843 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 24,782 | 23,705 | 1,062 | 4.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Austria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 4.3% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010.
How many Austria Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 24,782 Austria Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 23,705 were issued and 1,062 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission