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Schengen Visa from Qatar — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for QA nationals was 15.9% in 2024, compared to 1.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 105,887 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.9%
1.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 14.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,435 | 37,742 | 400 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 43,353 | 42,531 | 596 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 55,498 | 54,552 | 547 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 59,237 | 54,608 | 2,225 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 71,100 | 66,370 | 2,118 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 77,580 | 72,800 | 3,110 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 85,575 | 79,510 | 4,467 | 5.3% |
| 2017 | 86,363 | 77,726 | 7,106 | 8.4% |
| 2018 | 93,269 | 84,401 | 7,205 | 7.9% |
| 2019 | 98,395 | 88,929 | 7,563 | 7.8% |
| 2020 | 16,690 | 14,176 | 1,670 | 10.5% |
| 2021 | 46,930 | 42,792 | 2,029 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 82,366 | 71,474 | 8,837 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 105,047 | 88,072 | 15,216 | 14.7% |
| 2024 | 105,887 | 87,101 | 16,488 | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for QA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for QA nationals was 15.9% in 2024, compared to 1.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 105,887 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Qatar changed over time?
In 2010, 38,435 Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar. By 2024, this grew to 105,887 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission