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Greece Schengen Visa from Lebanon — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 13.6% in 2024, up from 6.0% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
13.6%
6.0%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 7.6pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12,710 | 11,595 | 741 | 6.0% |
| 2014 | 13,859 | 12,338 | 1,479 | 10.7% |
| 2015 | 16,762 | 14,803 | 1,701 | 10.3% |
| 2016 | 18,310 | 17,117 | 985 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 20,483 | 18,786 | 1,459 | 7.2% |
| 2018 | 17,862 | 16,349 | 1,399 | 7.9% |
| 2019 | 20,129 | 18,265 | 1,458 | 7.4% |
| 2020 | 2,889 | 2,316 | 307 | 11.7% |
| 2021 | 7,116 | 5,922 | 1,055 | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 11,156 | 9,671 | 1,246 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 13,731 | 12,399 | 1,178 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 15,814 | 13,484 | 2,117 | 13.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Lebanon?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 13.6% in 2024, up from 6.0% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon in 2024?
In 2024, 15,814 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon, of which 13,484 were issued and 2,117 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission