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Finland Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 10.6% in 2024, up from 0.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.6%
0.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 959,118 | 952,056 | 7,062 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,501,223 | 1,489,890 | 11,033 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 1,139,522 | 1,131,857 | 7,509 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 710,793 | 704,690 | 5,341 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 460,502 | 456,368 | 3,487 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 730,993 | 726,950 | 3,145 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 669,038 | 664,623 | 3,631 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 786,425 | 782,173 | 3,486 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 119,545 | 118,238 | 1,307 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 46,457 | 44,504 | 371 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 112,737 | 105,323 | 4,722 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 12,436 | 9,326 | 1,203 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 4,125 | 3,211 | 380 | 10.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 10.6% in 2024, up from 0.7% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 4,125 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 3,211 were issued and 380 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission