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Austria Schengen Visa Trends
Austria’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 13.7% in 2024, up from 4.4% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 262,017 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
13.7%
4.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 280,328 | 267,983 | 12,248 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 313,579 | 300,955 | 9,651 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 266,356 | 258,247 | 7,204 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 259,167 | 247,800 | 8,564 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 268,388 | 257,401 | 8,173 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 304,556 | 284,904 | 14,233 | 4.8% |
| 2018 | 306,133 | 280,847 | 19,098 | 6.4% |
| 2019 | 323,262 | 306,458 | 16,775 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 45,014 | 41,934 | 2,512 | 5.7% |
| 2021 | 44,616 | 39,393 | 4,438 | 10.1% |
| 2022 | 151,566 | 125,275 | 23,984 | 16.1% |
| 2023 | 229,613 | 194,273 | 32,922 | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 262,017 | 224,747 | 35,817 | 13.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austria’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Austria’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 13.7% in 2024, up from 4.4% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 262,017 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Austria’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Austria processed 280,328 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 262,017 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission