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Schengen Visa from Libya — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for LY nationals was 19.8% in 2024, compared to 7.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 34,140 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
19.8%
7.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 12.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,184 | 42,174 | 3,242 | 7.1% |
| 2011 | 10,656 | 8,608 | 1,710 | 16.6% |
| 2012 | 49,680 | 45,022 | 4,227 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 82,586 | 68,074 | 8,536 | 11.1% |
| 2014 | 49,039 | 37,226 | 6,456 | 14.8% |
| 2015 | 247 | 223 | 13 | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 9,846 | 6,245 | 3,276 | 34.4% |
| 2018 | 9,928 | 7,049 | 2,429 | 25.6% |
| 2019 | 11,254 | 8,805 | 2,305 | 20.7% |
| 2020 | 2,694 | 1,994 | 642 | 24.4% |
| 2021 | 4,759 | 3,809 | 714 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 16,543 | 11,479 | 4,327 | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 24,428 | 17,996 | 5,676 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | 34,140 | 26,068 | 6,442 | 19.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for LY nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for LY nationals was 19.8% in 2024, compared to 7.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 34,140 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Libya changed over time?
In 2010, 46,184 Schengen visa applications were made from Libya. By 2024, this decreased to 34,140 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission