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Croatia Schengen Visa Trends
Croatia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 19.3% in 2024, up from 1.9% in 2014. Over 11 years of data, 42,165 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
19.3%
1.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 17.4pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 72,463 | 71,057 | 1,372 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 52,813 | 51,325 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 57,903 | 56,064 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 53,987 | 52,185 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 60,636 | 57,709 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 71,509 | 68,655 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 13,815 | 12,187 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 52,934 | 49,357 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 25,198 | 21,816 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 38,511 | 29,785 | 7,561 | 20.2% |
| 2024 | 42,165 | 33,441 | 8,003 | 19.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Croatia’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Croatia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 19.3% in 2024, up from 1.9% in 2014. Over 11 years of data, 42,165 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Croatia’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2014, Croatia processed 72,463 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 42,165 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission