Schengen Visa from Germany
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from Germany is Bulgaria with a 0.0% refusal rate. Overall, 470 Schengen visa applications were made from Germany, with an average refusal rate of 4.8%.
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulgaria(3 consulates) | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 | Switzerland(3 consulates) | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 | Belgium | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 4 | Greece | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 | Hungary | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 6 | Spain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 7 | Austria | 134 | 129 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 8 | Italy | 52 | 50 | 2 | 3.8% |
| 9 | France(2 consulates) | 52 | 48 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 10 | Czech Republic | 17 | 16 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 11 | Cyprus | 158 | 146 | 12 | 7.6% |
| 12 | Sweden | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 13 | Luxembourg | 10 | 5 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 14 | Slovenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from Germany?
Bulgaria has the lowest refusal rate at 0.0% for applicants from Germany, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from Germany?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from Germany is 4.8%, based on 470 applications across 14 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from Germany?
470 Schengen visa applications were made from Germany, of which 432 were issued and 22 were refused.
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Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission