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Schengen Visa from Israel — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IL nationals was 17.3% in 2024, compared to 9.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 29,319 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.3%
9.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 7.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,909 | 11,945 | 1,303 | 9.8% |
| 2011 | 12,788 | 11,250 | 1,081 | 8.8% |
| 2012 | 12,731 | 11,335 | 953 | 7.8% |
| 2013 | 13,933 | 11,017 | 1,159 | 9.5% |
| 2014 | 15,913 | 12,753 | 1,343 | 9.5% |
| 2015 | 19,153 | 16,010 | 1,241 | 7.2% |
| 2016 | 20,074 | 17,733 | 1,233 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 22,121 | 19,432 | 1,376 | 6.6% |
| 2018 | 24,834 | 21,353 | 2,273 | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 27,356 | 23,708 | 2,701 | 10.2% |
| 2020 | 4,239 | 3,095 | 592 | 16.1% |
| 2021 | 7,534 | 6,333 | 700 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 26,330 | 22,103 | 2,843 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 29,309 | 24,074 | 3,492 | 12.7% |
| 2024 | 29,319 | 21,786 | 4,542 | 17.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for IL nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IL nationals was 17.3% in 2024, compared to 9.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 29,319 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Israel changed over time?
In 2010, 13,909 Schengen visa applications were made from Israel. By 2024, this grew to 29,319 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission