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Schengen Visa from Brazil — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BR nationals was 11.2% in 2024, compared to 11.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,100 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.2%
11.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 0.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,676 | 2,453 | 317 | 11.4% |
| 2011 | 2,571 | 2,375 | 174 | 6.8% |
| 2012 | 2,608 | 2,480 | 96 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 2,779 | 2,573 | 131 | 4.8% |
| 2014 | 3,001 | 2,733 | 218 | 7.4% |
| 2015 | 3,547 | 3,113 | 367 | 10.5% |
| 2016 | 2,891 | 2,239 | 573 | 20.4% |
| 2017 | 3,134 | 2,545 | 504 | 16.5% |
| 2018 | 3,493 | 2,658 | 770 | 22.5% |
| 2019 | 3,749 | 2,804 | 822 | 22.7% |
| 2020 | 532 | 342 | 180 | 34.5% |
| 2021 | 464 | 345 | 79 | 18.6% |
| 2022 | 1,669 | 1,117 | 465 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | 1,966 | 1,533 | 354 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 2,100 | 1,715 | 217 | 11.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for BR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BR nationals was 11.2% in 2024, compared to 11.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,100 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Brazil changed over time?
In 2010, 2,676 Schengen visa applications were made from Brazil. By 2024, this decreased to 2,100 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission