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Czech Republic Schengen Visa Trends
Czech Republic’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 15.8% in 2024, up from 5.0% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 150,629 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.8%
5.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 10.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 546,410 | 519,226 | 27,192 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 646,719 | 629,459 | 15,624 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 519,819 | 506,597 | 11,509 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 421,355 | 406,598 | 13,263 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 489,920 | 469,453 | 19,062 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 623,255 | 594,225 | 27,936 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 662,902 | 630,071 | 31,206 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 739,818 | 699,088 | 38,929 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 177,197 | 167,245 | 9,699 | 5.5% |
| 2021 | 207,470 | 200,053 | 6,916 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 117,624 | 99,659 | 16,941 | 14.5% |
| 2023 | 138,840 | 114,058 | 24,218 | 17.5% |
| 2024 | 150,629 | 126,628 | 23,735 | 15.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Czech Republic’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Czech Republic’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 15.8% in 2024, up from 5.0% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 150,629 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Czech Republic’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Czech Republic processed 546,410 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 150,629 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission