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Germany Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 27.3% in 2024, up from 5.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
27.3%
5.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 21.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,014 | 68,757 | 4,262 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 67,169 | 62,143 | 4,612 | 6.9% |
| 2014 | 83,003 | 76,280 | 5,875 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 49,808 | 41,399 | 7,556 | 15.4% |
| 2016 | 32,925 | 27,716 | 4,758 | 14.7% |
| 2017 | 29,698 | 24,644 | 4,333 | 15.0% |
| 2018 | 29,867 | 23,658 | 5,369 | 18.5% |
| 2019 | 31,058 | 24,663 | 5,636 | 18.6% |
| 2020 | 7,850 | 6,296 | 1,361 | 17.8% |
| 2021 | 7,910 | 5,981 | 1,716 | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 21,592 | 16,346 | 4,790 | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 26,024 | 19,428 | 6,283 | 24.4% |
| 2024 | 32,956 | 23,399 | 8,778 | 27.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 27.3% in 2024, up from 5.8% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 32,956 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 23,399 were issued and 8,778 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission