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Estonia Schengen Visa Trends
Estonia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 28.4% in 2024, up from 3.2% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 12,125 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
28.4%
3.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 25.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 120,135 | 116,270 | 3,864 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 201,056 | 196,101 | 3,704 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 170,731 | 168,138 | 1,777 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 130,197 | 127,543 | 2,234 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 122,872 | 121,073 | 1,745 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 138,249 | 136,324 | 1,671 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 127,561 | 125,465 | 2,048 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 145,711 | 143,582 | 2,062 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 25,554 | 24,963 | 370 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 40,657 | 38,372 | 2,210 | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 23,151 | 18,033 | 4,533 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 13,190 | 8,105 | 4,347 | 34.9% |
| 2024 | 12,125 | 8,317 | 3,291 | 28.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estonia’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Estonia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 28.4% in 2024, up from 3.2% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 12,125 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Estonia’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Estonia processed 120,135 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 12,125 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission