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Schengen Visa from Egypt — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for EG nationals was 25.6% in 2024, compared to 9.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 213,414 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
25.6%
9.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 16.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 127,300 | 113,791 | 11,555 | 9.2% |
| 2011 | 121,106 | 107,244 | 12,382 | 10.4% |
| 2012 | 137,542 | 120,896 | 14,758 | 10.9% |
| 2013 | 147,710 | 126,178 | 18,478 | 12.8% |
| 2014 | 160,878 | 140,205 | 18,548 | 11.7% |
| 2015 | 181,932 | 157,314 | 20,325 | 11.4% |
| 2016 | 193,245 | 163,457 | 25,354 | 13.4% |
| 2017 | 175,778 | 139,423 | 30,688 | 18.0% |
| 2018 | 193,765 | 150,389 | 37,891 | 20.1% |
| 2019 | 213,548 | 167,196 | 37,774 | 18.4% |
| 2020 | 45,290 | 34,461 | 9,240 | 21.1% |
| 2021 | 63,171 | 48,638 | 9,297 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 174,756 | 139,242 | 31,271 | 18.3% |
| 2023 | 194,247 | 144,017 | 46,931 | 24.6% |
| 2024 | 213,414 | 155,511 | 53,411 | 25.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for EG nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for EG nationals was 25.6% in 2024, compared to 9.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 213,414 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Egypt changed over time?
In 2010, 127,300 Schengen visa applications were made from Egypt. By 2024, this grew to 213,414 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission