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Schengen Visa from Morocco — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MA nationals was 20.2% in 2024, compared to 11.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 606,800 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
20.2%
11.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 8.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 330,218 | 287,147 | 36,937 | 11.4% |
| 2011 | 359,657 | 311,672 | 41,515 | 11.8% |
| 2012 | 373,823 | 322,094 | 43,954 | 12.0% |
| 2013 | 401,096 | 341,153 | 50,134 | 12.8% |
| 2014 | 435,480 | 371,963 | 54,067 | 12.7% |
| 2015 | 494,609 | 427,362 | 59,822 | 12.3% |
| 2016 | 555,810 | 467,122 | 72,929 | 13.5% |
| 2017 | 615,838 | 514,902 | 93,859 | 15.4% |
| 2018 | 664,153 | 530,036 | 119,586 | 18.4% |
| 2019 | 706,166 | 544,734 | 144,895 | 21.0% |
| 2020 | 180,705 | 135,652 | 42,079 | 23.7% |
| 2021 | 157,466 | 103,596 | 39,520 | 27.6% |
| 2022 | 424,756 | 283,577 | 119,346 | 29.6% |
| 2023 | 592,203 | 437,705 | 136,367 | 23.8% |
| 2024 | 606,800 | 457,850 | 115,774 | 20.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MA nationals was 20.2% in 2024, compared to 11.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 606,800 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Morocco changed over time?
In 2010, 330,218 Schengen visa applications were made from Morocco. By 2024, this grew to 606,800 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission