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Schengen Visa from Palestine — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for PA nationals was 10.6% in 2024, compared to 13.0% in 2011. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 4,213 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.6%
13.0%
2011 Rate
14
Years of Data
↓ 2.4pp
Change (2011–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,239 | 1,947 | 292 | 13.0% |
| 2012 | 2,746 | 2,516 | 229 | 8.3% |
| 2013 | 3,947 | 3,135 | 332 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 4,783 | 3,401 | 401 | 10.5% |
| 2015 | 4,868 | 3,340 | 428 | 11.4% |
| 2016 | 5,369 | 3,998 | 336 | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 6,065 | 4,612 | 534 | 10.4% |
| 2018 | 6,251 | 4,779 | 775 | 14.0% |
| 2019 | 9,166 | 7,626 | 918 | 10.7% |
| 2020 | 1,359 | 1,021 | 215 | 17.4% |
| 2021 | 2,387 | 1,963 | 231 | 10.5% |
| 2022 | 7,858 | 6,590 | 714 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 7,332 | 6,632 | 477 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 4,213 | 3,492 | 415 | 10.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for PA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for PA nationals was 10.6% in 2024, compared to 13.0% in 2011. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 4,213 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Palestine changed over time?
In 2011, 2,239 Schengen visa applications were made from Palestine. By 2024, this grew to 4,213 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission