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Schengen Visa from Malaysia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MY nationals was 23.9% in 2024, compared to 11.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 6,133 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
23.9%
11.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 12.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,971 | 2,602 | 323 | 11.0% |
| 2011 | 3,394 | 2,989 | 356 | 10.6% |
| 2012 | 3,567 | 3,169 | 314 | 9.0% |
| 2013 | 3,991 | 3,520 | 351 | 9.1% |
| 2014 | 4,426 | 3,904 | 392 | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 5,044 | 4,432 | 496 | 10.1% |
| 2016 | 6,903 | 6,076 | 646 | 9.6% |
| 2017 | 6,132 | 4,922 | 1,088 | 18.1% |
| 2018 | 6,664 | 5,310 | 1,175 | 18.1% |
| 2019 | 6,927 | 5,611 | 1,190 | 17.5% |
| 2020 | 1,116 | 826 | 277 | 25.1% |
| 2021 | 454 | 345 | 93 | 21.2% |
| 2022 | 3,816 | 3,070 | 585 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | 5,466 | 4,237 | 1,026 | 19.5% |
| 2024 | 6,133 | 4,587 | 1,442 | 23.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MY nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MY nationals was 23.9% in 2024, compared to 11.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 6,133 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Malaysia changed over time?
In 2010, 2,971 Schengen visa applications were made from Malaysia. By 2024, this grew to 6,133 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission