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Schengen Visa from Canada — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CA nationals was 5.0% in 2024, compared to 3.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 42,410 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.0%
3.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 1.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,154 | 14,464 | 521 | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 15,816 | 15,171 | 418 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 16,712 | 15,901 | 379 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 20,888 | 19,652 | 387 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 22,299 | 21,323 | 368 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 29,200 | 27,992 | 701 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 24,635 | 23,506 | 535 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 27,521 | 26,284 | 570 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 30,395 | 28,291 | 1,416 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 34,934 | 32,967 | 1,422 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 6,405 | 5,909 | 296 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | 6,837 | 6,211 | 352 | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 26,039 | 24,059 | 1,201 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 35,443 | 32,755 | 1,854 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 42,410 | 40,209 | 2,112 | 5.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for CA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CA nationals was 5.0% in 2024, compared to 3.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 42,410 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Canada changed over time?
In 2010, 15,154 Schengen visa applications were made from Canada. By 2024, this grew to 42,410 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission