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Schengen Visa from Australia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AU nationals was 3.1% in 2024, compared to 5.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 17,549 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.1%
5.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 2.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,687 | 6,306 | 341 | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 7,427 | 7,128 | 278 | 3.8% |
| 2012 | 8,087 | 7,773 | 254 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 9,260 | 8,796 | 287 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 9,517 | 9,217 | 217 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 12,187 | 11,772 | 206 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 12,738 | 12,527 | 92 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 15,457 | 14,936 | 437 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 17,258 | 16,701 | 432 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 19,708 | 19,064 | 425 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 2,345 | 2,178 | 101 | 4.4% |
| 2021 | 498 | 400 | 43 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 9,731 | 9,184 | 333 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 14,963 | 14,785 | 415 | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 17,549 | 17,022 | 553 | 3.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for AU nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AU nationals was 3.1% in 2024, compared to 5.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 17,549 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Australia changed over time?
In 2010, 6,687 Schengen visa applications were made from Australia. By 2024, this grew to 17,549 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission