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Schengen Visa from Greece — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GR nationals was 13.7% in 2024, compared to 34.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,152 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
13.7%
34.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 20.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 488 | 315 | 166 | 34.5% |
| 2011 | 331 | 216 | 103 | 32.3% |
| 2012 | 224 | 186 | 28 | 13.1% |
| 2013 | 285 | 187 | 63 | 25.2% |
| 2014 | 1,576 | 1,496 | 40 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 721 | 663 | 24 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 610 | 507 | 17 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 362 | 310 | 4 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 515 | 455 | 9 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 786 | 745 | 9 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 222 | 199 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 383 | 348 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 975 | 895 | 7 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 5,505 | 2,691 | 2,744 | 50.5% |
| 2024 | 1,152 | 937 | 149 | 13.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for GR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GR nationals was 13.7% in 2024, compared to 34.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,152 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Greece changed over time?
In 2010, 488 Schengen visa applications were made from Greece. By 2024, this grew to 1,152 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission