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Schengen Visa from Syria — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SY nationals was 27.3% in 2024, compared to 19.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 5,003 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
27.3%
19.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 7.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,724 | 33,067 | 8,168 | 19.8% |
| 2011 | 33,810 | 23,989 | 8,711 | 26.6% |
| 2012 | 5,302 | 3,343 | 1,793 | 34.9% |
| 2013 | 400 | 205 | 165 | 44.6% |
| 2014 | 648 | 333 | 253 | 43.2% |
| 2015 | 840 | 603 | 167 | 21.7% |
| 2016 | 518 | 355 | 100 | 22.0% |
| 2017 | 684 | 513 | 138 | 21.2% |
| 2018 | 924 | 738 | 154 | 17.3% |
| 2019 | 1,323 | 993 | 170 | 14.6% |
| 2020 | 267 | 185 | 29 | 13.6% |
| 2021 | 982 | 496 | 394 | 44.3% |
| 2022 | 1,824 | 1,187 | 402 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 5,037 | 2,920 | 1,924 | 39.7% |
| 2024 | 5,003 | 3,557 | 1,339 | 27.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for SY nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SY nationals was 27.3% in 2024, compared to 19.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 5,003 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Syria changed over time?
In 2010, 42,724 Schengen visa applications were made from Syria. By 2024, this decreased to 5,003 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission