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Schengen Visa from Pakistan — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for PK nationals was 48.0% in 2024, compared to 28.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 78,362 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
48.0%
28.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 19.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,233 | 36,403 | 14,581 | 28.6% |
| 2011 | 58,976 | 37,345 | 20,176 | 35.1% |
| 2012 | 54,617 | 37,055 | 16,885 | 31.3% |
| 2013 | 51,337 | 34,192 | 15,901 | 31.7% |
| 2014 | 60,812 | 40,577 | 18,786 | 31.6% |
| 2015 | 71,117 | 45,324 | 23,770 | 34.4% |
| 2016 | 73,533 | 44,756 | 25,826 | 36.6% |
| 2017 | 81,386 | 50,464 | 27,909 | 35.6% |
| 2018 | 89,985 | 55,666 | 31,062 | 35.8% |
| 2019 | 89,422 | 55,178 | 31,436 | 36.3% |
| 2020 | 18,763 | 9,652 | 7,473 | 43.6% |
| 2021 | 26,859 | 13,508 | 8,170 | 37.7% |
| 2022 | 76,802 | 40,135 | 30,841 | 43.5% |
| 2023 | 87,288 | 41,178 | 41,798 | 50.4% |
| 2024 | 78,362 | 38,097 | 35,139 | 48.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for PK nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for PK nationals was 48.0% in 2024, compared to 28.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 78,362 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Pakistan changed over time?
In 2010, 51,233 Schengen visa applications were made from Pakistan. By 2024, this grew to 78,362 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission