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Germany Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.5% in 2024, down from 5.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.5%
5.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 2.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,521 | 15,583 | 964 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 16,787 | 15,462 | 1,081 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 15,962 | 15,573 | 272 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 16,741 | 16,531 | 144 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 16,895 | 16,617 | 218 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 16,956 | 16,618 | 224 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 18,248 | 17,815 | 341 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 19,101 | 18,623 | 366 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 3,809 | 3,693 | 88 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 4,030 | 3,801 | 113 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 13,160 | 12,585 | 341 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 19,967 | 19,168 | 634 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 24,316 | 23,312 | 836 | 3.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.5% in 2024, down from 5.8% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 24,316 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 23,312 were issued and 836 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission