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Schengen Visa from Azerbaijan — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AZ nationals was 9.7% in 2024, compared to 5.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 90,634 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.7%
5.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 4.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,617 | 35,672 | 1,944 | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 45,552 | 43,009 | 2,520 | 5.5% |
| 2012 | 52,082 | 49,867 | 2,087 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 63,001 | 60,240 | 2,620 | 4.2% |
| 2014 | 74,725 | 71,594 | 2,887 | 3.9% |
| 2015 | 70,345 | 66,535 | 3,464 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 59,868 | 54,046 | 5,502 | 9.2% |
| 2017 | 61,842 | 53,510 | 7,942 | 12.9% |
| 2018 | 61,236 | 54,378 | 6,257 | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 67,044 | 59,622 | 6,581 | 9.9% |
| 2020 | 12,372 | 10,932 | 1,332 | 10.9% |
| 2021 | 14,927 | 13,393 | 997 | 6.9% |
| 2022 | 55,173 | 50,100 | 4,233 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 80,773 | 73,773 | 6,645 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 90,634 | 81,326 | 8,708 | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for AZ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AZ nationals was 9.7% in 2024, compared to 5.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 90,634 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Azerbaijan changed over time?
In 2010, 37,617 Schengen visa applications were made from Azerbaijan. By 2024, this grew to 90,634 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission