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Germany Schengen Visa from South Korea — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 9.7% in 2024, up from 7.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.7%
7.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 338 | 315 | 26 | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 457 | 426 | 31 | 6.8% |
| 2014 | 531 | 511 | 20 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 626 | 596 | 30 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 616 | 581 | 35 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 843 | 702 | 134 | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 702 | 614 | 83 | 11.9% |
| 2019 | 644 | 568 | 74 | 11.5% |
| 2020 | 84 | 63 | 21 | 25.0% |
| 2021 | 63 | 51 | 11 | 17.7% |
| 2022 | 269 | 258 | 4 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 457 | 435 | 13 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 706 | 627 | 67 | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Korea?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 9.7% in 2024, up from 7.6% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea in 2024?
In 2024, 706 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea, of which 627 were issued and 67 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission