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Schengen Visa from Panama — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for PA nationals was 4.3% in 2024, compared to 4.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,285 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.3%
4.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 0.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 859 | 812 | 37 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 1,047 | 999 | 21 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 1,092 | 1,068 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,140 | 1,076 | 25 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 1,228 | 1,186 | 23 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 2,114 | 2,010 | 74 | 3.6% |
| 2016 | 3,871 | 3,512 | 321 | 8.4% |
| 2017 | 5,385 | 3,706 | 1,653 | 30.8% |
| 2018 | 6,530 | 4,908 | 1,563 | 24.2% |
| 2019 | 5,611 | 3,832 | 1,705 | 30.8% |
| 2020 | 1,779 | 1,257 | 475 | 27.4% |
| 2021 | 1,769 | 1,514 | 213 | 12.3% |
| 2022 | 1,124 | 968 | 130 | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 1,183 | 1,049 | 106 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 1,285 | 1,184 | 53 | 4.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for PA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for PA nationals was 4.3% in 2024, compared to 4.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,285 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Panama changed over time?
In 2010, 859 Schengen visa applications were made from Panama. By 2024, this grew to 1,285 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission