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Schengen Visa from South Korea — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KR nationals was 11.1% in 2024, compared to 5.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 4,362 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.1%
5.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,043 | 1,920 | 120 | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 1,877 | 1,700 | 163 | 8.7% |
| 2012 | 1,683 | 1,566 | 103 | 6.2% |
| 2013 | 1,996 | 1,866 | 78 | 4.0% |
| 2014 | 2,433 | 2,331 | 65 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 2,953 | 2,779 | 120 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 3,182 | 2,979 | 124 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 3,609 | 3,278 | 275 | 7.7% |
| 2018 | 4,089 | 3,730 | 295 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | 4,771 | 4,036 | 645 | 13.8% |
| 2020 | 925 | 722 | 185 | 20.4% |
| 2021 | 591 | 449 | 114 | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 2,722 | 2,280 | 316 | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 3,849 | 3,318 | 451 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 4,362 | 3,800 | 474 | 11.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for KR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KR nationals was 11.1% in 2024, compared to 5.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 4,362 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from South Korea changed over time?
In 2010, 2,043 Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea. By 2024, this grew to 4,362 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission