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Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CN nationals was 4.6% in 2024, compared to 4.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,781,568 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.6%
4.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 0.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 824,860 | 778,501 | 39,569 | 4.8% |
| 2011 | 1,079,516 | 1,026,171 | 48,577 | 4.5% |
| 2012 | 1,242,507 | 1,185,568 | 52,759 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 1,497,196 | 1,434,418 | 58,265 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 1,807,745 | 1,749,185 | 53,748 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 2,388,166 | 2,314,772 | 67,648 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 2,193,501 | 2,117,361 | 68,526 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 2,545,246 | 2,458,024 | 83,635 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 2,840,480 | 2,724,867 | 105,264 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 2,998,015 | 2,873,387 | 111,794 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 208,849 | 204,163 | 10,114 | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 29,181 | 25,863 | 2,314 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 94,712 | 81,632 | 8,240 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 1,124,108 | 1,049,403 | 60,554 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 1,781,568 | 1,687,644 | 80,874 | 4.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for CN nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CN nationals was 4.6% in 2024, compared to 4.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,781,568 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from China changed over time?
In 2010, 824,860 Schengen visa applications were made from China. By 2024, this grew to 1,781,568 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission