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Finland Schengen Visa Trends
Finland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 15.3% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 90,611 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.3%
1.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 14.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,020,825 | 1,007,954 | 12,871 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 1,569,961 | 1,552,470 | 15,777 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 1,205,034 | 1,191,110 | 12,262 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 784,286 | 771,997 | 9,571 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 550,046 | 539,127 | 7,984 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 827,520 | 814,047 | 9,337 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 769,049 | 751,358 | 13,439 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 895,775 | 875,356 | 16,894 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 137,536 | 132,475 | 5,061 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 61,015 | 54,337 | 2,745 | 4.8% |
| 2022 | 164,427 | 142,302 | 15,530 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 92,078 | 68,939 | 16,602 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 90,611 | 74,931 | 13,536 | 15.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finland’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Finland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 15.3% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 90,611 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Finland’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Finland processed 1,020,825 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 90,611 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission