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Finland Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 6.4% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.4%
2.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,204 | 11,867 | 337 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 14,870 | 14,575 | 278 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 14,389 | 14,163 | 159 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 17,610 | 17,412 | 117 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 27,212 | 26,642 | 450 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 34,154 | 32,958 | 956 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 38,852 | 36,956 | 1,699 | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 45,247 | 41,816 | 3,302 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 4,966 | 4,580 | 386 | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 538 | 480 | 16 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 1,272 | 1,148 | 33 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 17,337 | 15,051 | 771 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 26,342 | 24,329 | 1,666 | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 6.4% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 26,342 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 24,329 were issued and 1,666 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission