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Germany Schengen Visa from United Kingdom — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 4.6% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.6%
1.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,228 | 22,921 | 308 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 29,695 | 26,586 | 2,827 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 28,450 | 27,431 | 823 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 29,031 | 28,228 | 499 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 26,829 | 26,197 | 289 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 27,292 | 26,462 | 384 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 26,230 | 25,628 | 221 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 27,599 | 26,706 | 459 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 9,655 | 9,094 | 347 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 4,104 | 3,831 | 96 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 20,762 | 19,465 | 1,000 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 26,657 | 25,077 | 1,468 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 30,169 | 28,452 | 1,371 | 4.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Kingdom?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 4.6% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom in 2024?
In 2024, 30,169 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom, of which 28,452 were issued and 1,371 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission