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Schengen Visa from Thailand — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TH nationals was 6.2% in 2024, compared to 6.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 265,243 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.2%
6.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 0.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 169,269 | 157,489 | 11,114 | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 191,021 | 177,007 | 12,335 | 6.5% |
| 2012 | 208,316 | 189,535 | 12,661 | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 233,218 | 215,932 | 10,008 | 4.4% |
| 2014 | 219,393 | 210,107 | 8,281 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 255,907 | 246,605 | 8,730 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 279,389 | 269,105 | 8,972 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 304,059 | 293,406 | 9,500 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 333,139 | 320,595 | 11,102 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 338,797 | 323,985 | 13,027 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 77,012 | 70,340 | 6,115 | 8.0% |
| 2021 | 32,656 | 27,666 | 4,254 | 13.3% |
| 2022 | 208,678 | 189,729 | 16,869 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 271,132 | 252,617 | 18,082 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 265,243 | 247,611 | 16,361 | 6.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for TH nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TH nationals was 6.2% in 2024, compared to 6.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 265,243 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Thailand changed over time?
In 2010, 169,269 Schengen visa applications were made from Thailand. By 2024, this grew to 265,243 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission