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Greece Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 6.7% in 2024, up from 5.7% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.7%
5.7%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 1.0pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,544 | 5,174 | 312 | 5.7% |
| 2014 | 4,154 | 3,084 | 1,026 | 25.0% |
| 2015 | 4,442 | 3,521 | 893 | 20.2% |
| 2016 | 3,729 | 2,859 | 854 | 23.0% |
| 2017 | 4,230 | 3,215 | 1,003 | 23.8% |
| 2018 | 4,151 | 2,646 | 1,500 | 36.2% |
| 2019 | 3,789 | 2,769 | 963 | 25.8% |
| 2020 | 388 | 323 | 33 | 9.3% |
| 2021 | 3,565 | 3,384 | 153 | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 5,328 | 4,869 | 378 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 5,543 | 4,921 | 580 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 5,458 | 5,041 | 361 | 6.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 6.7% in 2024, up from 5.7% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 5,458 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 5,041 were issued and 361 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission