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Germany Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 6.4% in 2024, up from 4.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.4%
4.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 1.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,555 | 1,479 | 77 | 4.9% |
| 2013 | 1,713 | 1,657 | 50 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 1,871 | 1,838 | 29 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 2,159 | 2,129 | 21 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 2,227 | 2,196 | 26 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 2,377 | 2,349 | 22 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 2,644 | 2,625 | 15 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 2,649 | 2,621 | 19 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 440 | 434 | 6 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 244 | 221 | 21 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 1,061 | 982 | 68 | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 1,808 | 1,696 | 93 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 1,875 | 1,726 | 118 | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 6.4% in 2024, up from 4.9% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 1,875 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 1,726 were issued and 118 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission