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Germany Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 6.5% in 2024, up from 2.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.5%
2.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 360,339 | 350,002 | 10,347 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 474,399 | 451,580 | 20,499 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 427,880 | 416,253 | 11,471 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 298,449 | 290,470 | 7,832 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 263,126 | 257,735 | 5,258 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 300,303 | 293,278 | 6,836 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 302,254 | 292,762 | 9,358 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 337,191 | 325,754 | 11,352 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 69,913 | 67,093 | 2,776 | 4.0% |
| 2021 | 29,265 | 24,739 | 4,163 | 14.4% |
| 2022 | 48,895 | 38,809 | 9,295 | 19.3% |
| 2023 | 19,286 | 15,150 | 3,958 | 20.7% |
| 2024 | 21,820 | 17,202 | 1,189 | 6.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 6.5% in 2024, up from 2.9% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 21,820 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 17,202 were issued and 1,189 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission