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Schengen Visa from Albania — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AL nationals was 9.8% in 2024, compared to 15.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,235 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.8%
15.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 5.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90,246 | 73,477 | 13,626 | 15.6% |
| 2011 | 3,325 | 2,438 | 548 | 18.4% |
| 2012 | 1,993 | 1,740 | 164 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 1,495 | 1,328 | 66 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 1,451 | 1,333 | 46 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 1,371 | 1,190 | 60 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 1,283 | 1,163 | 52 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 1,451 | 1,250 | 93 | 6.9% |
| 2018 | 1,698 | 1,300 | 142 | 9.8% |
| 2019 | 1,812 | 1,595 | 118 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 565 | 470 | 43 | 8.4% |
| 2021 | 881 | 801 | 25 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 1,367 | 1,205 | 62 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 1,487 | 1,314 | 107 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 1,235 | 1,052 | 114 | 9.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for AL nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AL nationals was 9.8% in 2024, compared to 15.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,235 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Albania changed over time?
In 2010, 90,246 Schengen visa applications were made from Albania. By 2024, this decreased to 1,235 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission