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Germany Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 11.3% in 2024, up from 2.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.3%
2.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,752 | 20,328 | 425 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 37,203 | 35,641 | 1,528 | 4.1% |
| 2014 | 49,426 | 47,783 | 1,617 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 60,200 | 58,662 | 1,496 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 60,563 | 58,740 | 1,790 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 50,114 | 47,847 | 2,231 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 48,508 | 46,999 | 1,479 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 42,923 | 41,835 | 1,071 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 2,799 | 2,620 | 177 | 6.3% |
| 2021 | 12,734 | 12,381 | 338 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 29,368 | 28,282 | 1,075 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 35,611 | 33,817 | 1,759 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 30,045 | 26,573 | 3,392 | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 11.3% in 2024, up from 2.0% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 30,045 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 26,573 were issued and 3,392 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission