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Schengen Visa from South Korea
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from South Korea is Slovakia with a 0.0% refusal rate. Overall, 4,362 Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea, with an average refusal rate of 11.1%.
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Overall Refusal Rate
11.1%
4,362
Applications
21
Schengen States
Slovakia
Lowest Refusal (0.0%)
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovakia | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 | Romania | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 | Greece | 104 | 98 | 3 | 3.0% |
| 4 | Portugal | 68 | 65 | 2 | 3.0% |
| 5 | Italy | 578 | 560 | 18 | 3.1% |
| 6 | Bulgaria | 38 | 26 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Slovenia | 13 | 11 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 8 | Poland | 87 | 79 | 8 | 9.2% |
| 9 | Netherlands | 445 | 386 | 41 | 9.6% |
| 10 | Belgium | 192 | 169 | 18 | 9.6% |
| 11 | Germany | 706 | 627 | 67 | 9.7% |
| 12 | Sweden | 39 | 46 | 5 | 9.8% |
| 13 | Spain | 505 | 421 | 59 | 12.3% |
| 14 | France | 707 | 599 | 88 | 12.8% |
| 15 | Czech Republic | 58 | 49 | 9 | 15.5% |
| 16 | Switzerland | 349 | 293 | 55 | 15.8% |
| 17 | Hungary | 113 | 92 | 21 | 18.6% |
| 18 | Austria | 219 | 176 | 42 | 19.3% |
| 19 | Croatia | 27 | 20 | 5 | 20.0% |
| 20 | Finland | 76 | 58 | 19 | 24.7% |
| 21 | Lithuania | 20 | 8 | 12 | 60.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from South Korea?
Slovakia has the lowest refusal rate at 0.0% for applicants from South Korea, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from South Korea?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from South Korea is 11.1%, based on 4,362 applications across 21 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from South Korea?
4,362 Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea, of which 3,800 were issued and 474 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission