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Germany Schengen Visa from Turkey — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 20.8% in 2024, up from 13.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
20.8%
13.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 7.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 143,399 | 124,130 | 19,279 | 13.4% |
| 2013 | 190,304 | 170,817 | 18,211 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 196,941 | 183,178 | 12,458 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 222,208 | 210,139 | 11,893 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 234,187 | 218,227 | 15,894 | 6.8% |
| 2017 | 241,990 | 215,400 | 26,474 | 10.9% |
| 2018 | 237,323 | 208,754 | 28,446 | 12.0% |
| 2019 | 253,014 | 222,133 | 30,823 | 12.2% |
| 2020 | 75,280 | 63,684 | 11,577 | 15.4% |
| 2021 | 93,587 | 72,412 | 20,807 | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 223,699 | 174,929 | 48,040 | 21.5% |
| 2023 | 253,462 | 187,388 | 55,495 | 22.8% |
| 2024 | 215,506 | 170,260 | 44,771 | 20.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Turkey?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 20.8% in 2024, up from 13.4% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey in 2024?
In 2024, 215,506 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey, of which 170,260 were issued and 44,771 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission