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Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SA nationals was 5.9% in 2024, compared to 2.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 506,469 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.9%
2.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 3.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 170,029 | 164,166 | 4,633 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 196,327 | 190,729 | 4,268 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 255,082 | 247,834 | 4,594 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 277,332 | 262,789 | 7,788 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 309,663 | 296,962 | 7,717 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 367,799 | 352,088 | 8,971 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 345,487 | 326,054 | 12,115 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 335,327 | 307,876 | 18,189 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 360,883 | 322,585 | 27,300 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 396,482 | 365,206 | 22,096 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 47,402 | 42,901 | 3,927 | 8.4% |
| 2021 | 175,608 | 163,747 | 7,284 | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 359,839 | 334,551 | 18,292 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 432,985 | 402,073 | 25,672 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 506,469 | 471,863 | 29,554 | 5.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for SA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SA nationals was 5.9% in 2024, compared to 2.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 506,469 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Saudi Arabia changed over time?
In 2010, 170,029 Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia. By 2024, this grew to 506,469 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission