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Estonia Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Estonia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 28.6% in 2024, up from 1.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
28.6%
1.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 26.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91,889 | 90,114 | 1,778 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 140,041 | 138,952 | 1,036 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 109,208 | 108,433 | 518 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 80,668 | 80,151 | 504 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 82,932 | 82,415 | 503 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 110,817 | 110,136 | 543 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 105,675 | 105,052 | 608 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 124,045 | 123,465 | 571 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 22,186 | 21,910 | 140 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 32,606 | 31,656 | 913 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 13,065 | 10,899 | 1,736 | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 2,799 | 1,244 | 890 | 41.7% |
| 2024 | 2,305 | 1,304 | 522 | 28.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Estonia Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Estonia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 28.6% in 2024, up from 1.9% in 2010.
How many Estonia Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 2,305 Estonia Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 1,304 were issued and 522 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission