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Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IN nationals was 15.0% in 2024, compared to 6.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,110,562 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.0%
6.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 8.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 444,562 | 415,090 | 28,878 | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 499,954 | 464,482 | 34,287 | 6.9% |
| 2012 | 506,162 | 473,660 | 30,971 | 6.1% |
| 2013 | 522,347 | 487,686 | 32,243 | 6.2% |
| 2014 | 572,230 | 532,916 | 36,984 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 712,912 | 663,115 | 45,811 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 798,856 | 730,144 | 64,651 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 928,598 | 844,451 | 78,681 | 8.5% |
| 2018 | 1,092,768 | 985,208 | 100,980 | 9.3% |
| 2019 | 1,156,519 | 1,026,087 | 123,175 | 10.7% |
| 2020 | 171,084 | 141,527 | 28,291 | 16.7% |
| 2021 | 137,650 | 102,859 | 29,705 | 22.4% |
| 2022 | 678,821 | 546,519 | 121,188 | 18.1% |
| 2023 | 972,559 | 816,188 | 151,752 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 1,110,562 | 938,664 | 165,673 | 15.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for IN nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IN nationals was 15.0% in 2024, compared to 6.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,110,562 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from India changed over time?
In 2010, 444,562 Schengen visa applications were made from India. By 2024, this grew to 1,110,562 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission