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Schengen Visa from Ecuador — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for EC nationals was 29.7% in 2024, compared to 20.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 103,785 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
29.7%
20.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 8.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,525 | 21,639 | 5,700 | 20.8% |
| 2011 | 35,286 | 29,112 | 4,865 | 14.3% |
| 2012 | 34,057 | 28,642 | 4,396 | 13.3% |
| 2013 | 36,686 | 31,292 | 4,400 | 12.3% |
| 2014 | 40,695 | 34,381 | 5,257 | 13.3% |
| 2015 | 45,245 | 36,849 | 7,317 | 16.6% |
| 2016 | 47,134 | 35,962 | 10,508 | 22.6% |
| 2017 | 63,092 | 50,484 | 11,984 | 19.2% |
| 2018 | 68,013 | 56,039 | 11,032 | 16.4% |
| 2019 | 75,840 | 63,134 | 11,108 | 15.0% |
| 2020 | 16,372 | 12,777 | 2,787 | 17.9% |
| 2021 | 29,480 | 23,692 | 5,053 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 75,094 | 57,148 | 16,339 | 22.2% |
| 2023 | 93,415 | 69,059 | 22,250 | 24.4% |
| 2024 | 103,785 | 71,922 | 30,322 | 29.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for EC nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for EC nationals was 29.7% in 2024, compared to 20.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 103,785 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Ecuador changed over time?
In 2010, 27,525 Schengen visa applications were made from Ecuador. By 2024, this grew to 103,785 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission