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Greece Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 7.0% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.0%
3.1%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 3.9pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 36,567 | 35,448 | 1,119 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 65,138 | 64,221 | 948 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 82,401 | 80,853 | 1,542 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 57,810 | 56,634 | 1,118 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 78,494 | 76,352 | 2,141 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 100,856 | 96,259 | 4,594 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 105,642 | 101,614 | 3,432 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 6,196 | 5,316 | 139 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 1,524 | 1,324 | 123 | 8.5% |
| 2022 | 2,753 | 2,529 | 169 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 35,931 | 32,182 | 3,395 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 43,702 | 40,297 | 3,038 | 7.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 7.0% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 43,702 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 40,297 were issued and 3,038 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission