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Greece Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 31.5% in 2024, up from 4.5% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
31.5%
4.5%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 27.0pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11,473 | 10,952 | 518 | 4.5% |
| 2014 | 18,816 | 17,028 | 1,787 | 9.5% |
| 2015 | 22,454 | 20,438 | 2,015 | 9.0% |
| 2016 | 26,197 | 23,946 | 2,251 | 8.6% |
| 2017 | 32,134 | 27,895 | 4,235 | 13.2% |
| 2018 | 45,341 | 40,112 | 5,217 | 11.5% |
| 2019 | 44,366 | 36,444 | 7,226 | 16.5% |
| 2020 | 6,298 | 5,181 | 1,104 | 17.6% |
| 2021 | 2,615 | 1,781 | 799 | 31.0% |
| 2022 | 27,457 | 17,137 | 9,118 | 34.7% |
| 2023 | 33,735 | 24,012 | 9,516 | 28.4% |
| 2024 | 41,418 | 28,230 | 12,973 | 31.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 31.5% in 2024, up from 4.5% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 41,418 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 28,230 were issued and 12,973 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission