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Schengen Visa from Israel
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from Israel is Portugal with a 0.0% refusal rate. Overall, 29,319 Schengen visa applications were made from Israel, with an average refusal rate of 17.3%.
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Overall Refusal Rate
17.3%
29,319
Applications
25
Schengen States
Portugal
Lowest Refusal (0.0%)
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 161 | 154 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 | Slovakia | 49 | 46 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 | Lithuania | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 4 | Latvia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 | Czech Republic | 131 | 129 | 2 | 1.5% |
| 6 | Romania(2 consulates) | 156 | 146 | 3 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Germany | 1,962 | 1,890 | 58 | 3.0% |
| 8 | Cyprus | 608 | 587 | 21 | 3.5% |
| 9 | Poland | 440 | 395 | 31 | 7.3% |
| 10 | Bulgaria | 420 | 290 | 24 | 7.6% |
| 11 | Switzerland | 299 | 271 | 28 | 9.4% |
| 12 | Austria | 441 | 378 | 58 | 13.3% |
| 13 | Malta | 203 | 171 | 28 | 14.1% |
| 14 | France(2 consulates) | 3,898 | 3,197 | 539 | 14.4% |
| 15 | Greece(2 consulates) | 2,272 | 1,738 | 324 | 15.7% |
| 16 | Netherlands | 199 | 148 | 33 | 18.2% |
| 17 | Finland | 149 | 108 | 26 | 19.4% |
| 18 | Spain(2 consulates) | 12,343 | 8,129 | 2,005 | 19.8% |
| 19 | Slovenia | 122 | 87 | 23 | 20.9% |
| 20 | Italy(2 consulates) | 3,802 | 2,841 | 803 | 22.0% |
| 21 | Sweden(2 consulates) | 301 | 215 | 76 | 26.1% |
| 22 | Croatia | 87 | 56 | 21 | 27.3% |
| 23 | Belgium(2 consulates) | 673 | 441 | 209 | 32.2% |
| 24 | Hungary | 567 | 342 | 225 | 39.7% |
| 25 | Estonia | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from Israel?
Portugal has the lowest refusal rate at 0.0% for applicants from Israel, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from Israel?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from Israel is 17.3%, based on 29,319 applications across 25 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from Israel?
29,319 Schengen visa applications were made from Israel, of which 21,786 were issued and 4,542 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission