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Germany Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 11.1% in 2024, up from 4.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.1%
4.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,065 | 94,648 | 4,440 | 4.5% |
| 2013 | 102,862 | 96,119 | 6,655 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 109,730 | 100,746 | 8,883 | 8.1% |
| 2015 | 121,002 | 113,762 | 7,098 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 142,860 | 133,807 | 8,869 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 153,961 | 143,288 | 10,505 | 6.8% |
| 2018 | 167,001 | 152,928 | 13,839 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 169,205 | 152,138 | 16,723 | 9.9% |
| 2020 | 30,793 | 25,847 | 4,895 | 15.9% |
| 2021 | 20,449 | 17,389 | 2,867 | 14.2% |
| 2022 | 76,352 | 67,477 | 8,615 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 132,825 | 118,919 | 13,779 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 142,955 | 126,812 | 15,806 | 11.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 11.1% in 2024, up from 4.5% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 142,955 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 126,812 were issued and 15,806 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission