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Finland Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 25.6% in 2024, up from 15.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
25.6%
15.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 10.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 786 | 667 | 119 | 15.1% |
| 2013 | 920 | 818 | 97 | 10.6% |
| 2014 | 1,006 | 903 | 101 | 10.1% |
| 2015 | 964 | 864 | 73 | 7.8% |
| 2016 | 926 | 812 | 90 | 10.0% |
| 2017 | 1,162 | 979 | 148 | 13.1% |
| 2018 | 2,331 | 1,774 | 541 | 23.4% |
| 2019 | 3,383 | 2,438 | 890 | 26.7% |
| 2020 | 532 | 354 | 178 | 33.5% |
| 2021 | 586 | 370 | 135 | 26.7% |
| 2022 | 1,814 | 1,258 | 565 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 1,598 | 988 | 569 | 36.5% |
| 2024 | 1,335 | 976 | 335 | 25.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 25.6% in 2024, up from 15.1% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 1,335 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 976 were issued and 335 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission