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Germany Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 8.9% in 2024, down from 9.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.9%
9.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 0.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,657 | 17,865 | 1,808 | 9.2% |
| 2013 | 65,558 | 62,020 | 2,744 | 4.2% |
| 2014 | 59,566 | 56,847 | 2,110 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 75,338 | 72,946 | 1,956 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 64,711 | 60,723 | 3,628 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 66,898 | 63,774 | 2,720 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 63,479 | 57,855 | 5,426 | 8.6% |
| 2019 | 61,331 | 57,536 | 3,584 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 5,964 | 5,460 | 454 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 15,354 | 14,840 | 387 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 41,753 | 38,807 | 2,660 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 38,111 | 34,015 | 3,850 | 10.2% |
| 2024 | 43,883 | 39,803 | 3,872 | 8.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 8.9% in 2024, down from 9.2% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 43,883 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 39,803 were issued and 3,872 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission