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Schengen Visa from Uzbekistan — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for UZ nationals was 16.1% in 2024, compared to 9.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 58,691 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.1%
9.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 7.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,347 | 16,704 | 1,653 | 9.0% |
| 2011 | 19,664 | 17,848 | 1,804 | 9.2% |
| 2012 | 21,352 | 19,108 | 2,131 | 10.0% |
| 2013 | 21,984 | 19,956 | 1,782 | 8.2% |
| 2014 | 21,982 | 20,440 | 1,416 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 25,188 | 23,516 | 1,452 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 26,657 | 24,635 | 1,707 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 29,283 | 26,411 | 2,596 | 8.9% |
| 2018 | 31,874 | 27,324 | 4,067 | 13.0% |
| 2019 | 35,207 | 29,178 | 5,621 | 16.2% |
| 2020 | 6,856 | 5,457 | 1,283 | 19.0% |
| 2021 | 9,720 | 8,367 | 921 | 9.9% |
| 2022 | 40,859 | 34,087 | 6,385 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 48,857 | 40,608 | 7,654 | 15.9% |
| 2024 | 58,691 | 48,137 | 9,250 | 16.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for UZ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for UZ nationals was 16.1% in 2024, compared to 9.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 58,691 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Uzbekistan changed over time?
In 2010, 18,347 Schengen visa applications were made from Uzbekistan. By 2024, this grew to 58,691 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission