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Schengen Visa from Germany — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GE nationals was 4.8% in 2024, compared to 8.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 470 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.8%
8.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 3.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,077 | 1,007 | 88 | 8.0% |
| 2011 | 996 | 928 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 718 | 677 | 13 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 643 | 427 | 8 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 748 | 562 | 19 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 590 | 423 | 15 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 532 | 455 | 9 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 423 | 376 | 13 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 371 | 305 | 13 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 479 | 411 | 21 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 166 | 139 | 6 | 4.1% |
| 2021 | 287 | 256 | 16 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 393 | 351 | 11 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 445 | 413 | 13 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 470 | 432 | 22 | 4.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for GE nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GE nationals was 4.8% in 2024, compared to 8.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 470 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Germany changed over time?
In 2010, 1,077 Schengen visa applications were made from Germany. By 2024, this decreased to 470 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission