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Greece Schengen Visa from Cyprus — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cyprus was 17.2% in 2024, up from 5.5% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.2%
5.5%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 11.7pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,653 | 1,560 | 91 | 5.5% |
| 2014 | 2,111 | 2,035 | 76 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 1,854 | 1,834 | 11 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 1,776 | 1,730 | 32 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 1,458 | 1,305 | 130 | 9.1% |
| 2018 | 1,299 | 1,078 | 202 | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 1,396 | 1,155 | 208 | 15.3% |
| 2020 | 425 | 364 | 53 | 12.7% |
| 2021 | 699 | 497 | 187 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 1,526 | 1,123 | 373 | 24.9% |
| 2023 | 1,897 | 1,236 | 600 | 32.7% |
| 2024 | 1,603 | 1,282 | 267 | 17.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Cyprus?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cyprus was 17.2% in 2024, up from 5.5% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Cyprus in 2024?
In 2024, 1,603 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Cyprus, of which 1,282 were issued and 267 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission