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Schengen Visa from Kazakhstan — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KZ nationals was 9.1% in 2024, compared to 3.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 179,446 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.1%
3.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,859 | 96,123 | 3,611 | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 121,578 | 117,756 | 3,725 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 140,512 | 137,357 | 2,965 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 159,403 | 155,312 | 3,563 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 156,362 | 152,891 | 3,407 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 151,726 | 148,868 | 2,780 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 131,247 | 127,976 | 3,079 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 160,435 | 154,326 | 5,653 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 164,005 | 155,809 | 7,544 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 179,690 | 166,939 | 12,080 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 33,418 | 29,922 | 3,285 | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 23,521 | 20,970 | 2,230 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 111,987 | 102,196 | 8,625 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 164,558 | 148,774 | 14,285 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 179,446 | 161,432 | 16,134 | 9.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for KZ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KZ nationals was 9.1% in 2024, compared to 3.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 179,446 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Kazakhstan changed over time?
In 2010, 99,859 Schengen visa applications were made from Kazakhstan. By 2024, this grew to 179,446 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission