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Schengen Visa from Turkey — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TÜ nationals was 14.6% in 2024, compared to 6.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,173,917 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
14.6%
6.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 8.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 559,946 | 519,355 | 36,922 | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 624,361 | 591,950 | 31,518 | 5.1% |
| 2012 | 668,835 | 637,275 | 30,175 | 4.5% |
| 2013 | 780,846 | 739,957 | 36,901 | 4.8% |
| 2014 | 868,166 | 823,527 | 37,613 | 4.4% |
| 2015 | 962,187 | 921,505 | 34,956 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 998,431 | 950,187 | 41,353 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 1,027,333 | 957,534 | 63,122 | 6.2% |
| 2018 | 934,079 | 852,963 | 74,321 | 8.0% |
| 2019 | 963,739 | 867,692 | 87,651 | 9.2% |
| 2020 | 261,034 | 228,355 | 28,826 | 11.2% |
| 2021 | 330,143 | 275,928 | 45,016 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | 860,435 | 721,721 | 120,876 | 14.3% |
| 2023 | 1,138,760 | 945,169 | 169,514 | 15.2% |
| 2024 | 1,173,917 | 993,875 | 170,129 | 14.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for TÜ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TÜ nationals was 14.6% in 2024, compared to 6.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,173,917 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Turkey changed over time?
In 2010, 559,946 Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey. By 2024, this grew to 1,173,917 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission