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Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for RU nationals was 7.2% in 2024, compared to 1.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 650,289 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.2%
1.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,222,551 | 4,120,704 | 56,433 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 5,265,866 | 5,152,518 | 77,509 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 6,069,000 | 5,939,644 | 54,860 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 6,995,221 | 6,893,346 | 70,435 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,207,150 | 6,138,110 | 57,570 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,753,242 | 3,700,565 | 45,367 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 3,537,110 | 3,493,742 | 38,566 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 4,179,000 | 4,119,097 | 52,770 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 3,954,396 | 3,872,320 | 57,421 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 4,346,103 | 4,267,411 | 61,863 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 663,836 | 645,001 | 16,724 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 656,708 | 633,994 | 16,813 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 791,703 | 701,679 | 68,753 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 609,815 | 536,103 | 54,294 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 650,289 | 586,365 | 45,248 | 7.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for RU nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for RU nationals was 7.2% in 2024, compared to 1.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 650,289 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Russia changed over time?
In 2010, 4,222,551 Schengen visa applications were made from Russia. By 2024, this decreased to 650,289 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission