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Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for US nationals was 4.1% in 2024, compared to 3.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 201,895 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.1%
3.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 0.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 111,411 | 106,673 | 4,239 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 104,603 | 100,340 | 3,739 | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 101,907 | 99,498 | 1,694 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 104,226 | 99,834 | 2,417 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 111,410 | 107,512 | 1,744 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 123,575 | 120,433 | 1,231 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 127,477 | 123,004 | 1,172 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 141,367 | 136,946 | 1,498 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 162,458 | 154,618 | 3,185 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 174,786 | 164,520 | 5,159 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 29,742 | 27,820 | 1,096 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 32,888 | 30,073 | 1,392 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 126,081 | 112,769 | 5,003 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 175,350 | 164,702 | 6,651 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 201,895 | 189,232 | 8,172 | 4.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for US nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for US nationals was 4.1% in 2024, compared to 3.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 201,895 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from United States changed over time?
In 2010, 111,411 Schengen visa applications were made from United States. By 2024, this grew to 201,895 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission