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Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KW nationals was 6.6% in 2024, compared to 1.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 172,634 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.6%
1.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81,263 | 79,677 | 1,330 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 95,336 | 93,762 | 1,358 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 114,152 | 111,768 | 1,991 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 142,321 | 136,863 | 4,518 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 167,813 | 162,001 | 4,828 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 196,171 | 187,576 | 6,756 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 174,647 | 167,041 | 5,799 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 168,454 | 159,517 | 7,773 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 176,447 | 166,397 | 8,485 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 167,795 | 157,005 | 9,588 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 18,286 | 16,961 | 1,504 | 8.1% |
| 2021 | 54,994 | 52,115 | 1,721 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 150,811 | 141,023 | 7,208 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 182,928 | 169,910 | 12,069 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 172,634 | 159,618 | 11,361 | 6.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for KW nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KW nationals was 6.6% in 2024, compared to 1.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 172,634 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Kuwait changed over time?
In 2010, 81,263 Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait. By 2024, this grew to 172,634 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission