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Greece Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 12.7% in 2024, up from 0.2% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.7%
0.2%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 12.5pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,030,830 | 1,028,258 | 2,559 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 853,537 | 850,187 | 3,346 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 421,940 | 419,258 | 2,152 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 528,511 | 525,395 | 3,037 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 532,453 | 527,188 | 5,227 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 407,288 | 402,435 | 4,815 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 413,083 | 407,339 | 3,872 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 43,736 | 39,273 | 2,476 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 179,183 | 172,870 | 5,409 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 75,830 | 61,840 | 13,015 | 17.4% |
| 2023 | 62,959 | 54,289 | 7,759 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 69,690 | 59,703 | 8,688 | 12.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 12.7% in 2024, up from 0.2% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 69,690 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 59,703 were issued and 8,688 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission