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Schengen Visa from Cambodia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KH nationals was 15.7% in 2024, compared to 11.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 13,871 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.7%
11.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 4.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,435 | 3,921 | 517 | 11.6% |
| 2011 | 4,790 | 4,344 | 446 | 9.3% |
| 2012 | 5,019 | 4,544 | 475 | 9.5% |
| 2013 | 5,247 | 4,634 | 613 | 11.7% |
| 2014 | 6,389 | 5,767 | 620 | 9.7% |
| 2015 | 7,339 | 6,357 | 911 | 12.5% |
| 2016 | 7,735 | 6,689 | 1,007 | 13.1% |
| 2017 | 9,251 | 8,238 | 942 | 10.3% |
| 2018 | 11,250 | 9,714 | 1,442 | 12.9% |
| 2019 | 14,860 | 12,822 | 1,829 | 12.5% |
| 2020 | 2,862 | 2,341 | 559 | 19.3% |
| 2021 | 1,234 | 1,092 | 93 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 10,563 | 9,345 | 1,143 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 12,118 | 10,540 | 1,375 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 13,871 | 11,627 | 2,173 | 15.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for KH nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KH nationals was 15.7% in 2024, compared to 11.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 13,871 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Cambodia changed over time?
In 2010, 4,435 Schengen visa applications were made from Cambodia. By 2024, this grew to 13,871 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission