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Schengen Visa from Ukraine — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for UA nationals was 14.2% in 2024, compared to 3.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 8,755 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
14.2%
3.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 10.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 972,580 | 930,407 | 37,347 | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 1,142,732 | 1,103,328 | 37,177 | 3.3% |
| 2012 | 1,313,727 | 1,283,014 | 26,646 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 1,587,223 | 1,534,972 | 27,165 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 1,595,617 | 1,558,410 | 29,151 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 1,418,529 | 1,371,184 | 41,855 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 1,602,024 | 1,553,103 | 45,789 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 817,342 | 790,358 | 26,925 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 212,013 | 202,124 | 8,943 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 203,338 | 191,515 | 11,511 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 100,253 | 95,146 | 5,046 | 5.0% |
| 2021 | 196,658 | 191,072 | 5,261 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 30,592 | 29,723 | 789 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 8,918 | 7,985 | 796 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 8,755 | 7,293 | 1,203 | 14.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for UA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for UA nationals was 14.2% in 2024, compared to 3.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 8,755 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Ukraine changed over time?
In 2010, 972,580 Schengen visa applications were made from Ukraine. By 2024, this decreased to 8,755 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission