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Schengen Visa from Taiwan — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TW nationals was 5.6% in 2024, compared to 0.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,540 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.6%
0.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 197,586 | 197,182 | 383 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 961 | 930 | 27 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 669 | 648 | 12 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 839 | 705 | 17 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 1,098 | 675 | 14 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 909 | 881 | 21 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 1,082 | 1,011 | 41 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 1,184 | 1,123 | 45 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 1,417 | 1,348 | 43 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 1,429 | 1,353 | 51 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 291 | 288 | 8 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 153 | 137 | 22 | 13.8% |
| 2022 | 710 | 669 | 29 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 1,255 | 1,158 | 59 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 1,540 | 1,422 | 84 | 5.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for TW nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TW nationals was 5.6% in 2024, compared to 0.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,540 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Taiwan changed over time?
In 2010, 197,586 Schengen visa applications were made from Taiwan. By 2024, this decreased to 1,540 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission