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Germany Schengen Visa from United States
Refusal rates and application data for Germany Schengen visa applicants from United States.
Verified from European Commission on 2026-04-20
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Refusal Rate
3.5%
24,316
Applications
23,312
Issued
836
Refused
Consulates
| Consulate | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, Ga | 1,652 | 1,584 | 58 | 3.5% |
| Boston, Ma | 2,188 | 2,139 | 42 | 1.9% |
| Chicago, Il | 2,637 | 2,519 | 113 | 4.3% |
| Houston, Tx | 2,067 | 1,918 | 119 | 5.8% |
| Los Angeles, Ca | 3,105 | 2,977 | 119 | 3.8% |
| Miami, Fl | 1,225 | 1,013 | 202 | 16.6% |
| New York, Ny | 4,930 | 4,813 | 76 | 1.6% |
| San Francisco, Ca | 4,778 | 4,698 | 54 | 1.1% |
| Washington, Dc | 1,734 | 1,651 | 53 | 3.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate from United States?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States is 3.5%, based on 24,316 applications.
How many Germany Schengen visa consulates are in United States?
Germany has 9 Schengen visa consulates in United States: Atlanta, Ga, Boston, Ma, Chicago, Il, Houston, Tx, Los Angeles, Ca, Miami, Fl, New York, Ny, San Francisco, Ca, Washington, Dc.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission, updated 2026-04-20