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Schengen Visa from Cuba — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CU nationals was 19.7% in 2024, compared to 10.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 48,632 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
19.7%
10.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 9.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,780 | 21,512 | 2,527 | 10.5% |
| 2011 | 25,732 | 21,932 | 3,377 | 13.3% |
| 2012 | 24,149 | 20,546 | 3,309 | 13.9% |
| 2013 | 29,983 | 22,894 | 5,759 | 20.1% |
| 2014 | 30,075 | 25,362 | 3,987 | 13.6% |
| 2015 | 33,208 | 29,730 | 3,297 | 10.0% |
| 2016 | 40,207 | 35,823 | 3,781 | 9.5% |
| 2017 | 44,986 | 39,294 | 4,921 | 11.1% |
| 2018 | 50,381 | 42,511 | 7,070 | 14.3% |
| 2019 | 54,114 | 42,032 | 11,021 | 20.8% |
| 2020 | 14,811 | 10,415 | 3,297 | 24.0% |
| 2021 | 14,537 | 11,533 | 2,465 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 40,119 | 29,251 | 9,787 | 25.1% |
| 2023 | 48,027 | 34,241 | 12,079 | 26.1% |
| 2024 | 48,632 | 36,914 | 9,041 | 19.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for CU nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CU nationals was 19.7% in 2024, compared to 10.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 48,632 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Cuba changed over time?
In 2010, 24,780 Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba. By 2024, this grew to 48,632 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission