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Schengen Visa from United Kingdom — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GB nationals was 6.9% in 2024, compared to 3.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 472,496 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.9%
3.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 3.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 198,046 | 189,313 | 7,124 | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 212,564 | 201,130 | 10,147 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 210,610 | 197,036 | 10,712 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 225,629 | 210,473 | 11,322 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | 238,157 | 226,321 | 9,090 | 3.9% |
| 2015 | 250,142 | 241,039 | 6,387 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 255,213 | 247,221 | 4,965 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 267,311 | 260,742 | 3,644 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 277,221 | 268,928 | 4,214 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 282,130 | 263,078 | 12,013 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 78,474 | 71,543 | 6,255 | 8.0% |
| 2021 | 73,921 | 67,817 | 3,509 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 287,136 | 265,474 | 11,482 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 410,080 | 383,453 | 22,767 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 472,496 | 434,778 | 32,440 | 6.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for GB nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GB nationals was 6.9% in 2024, compared to 3.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 472,496 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from United Kingdom changed over time?
In 2010, 198,046 Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom. By 2024, this grew to 472,496 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission