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Greece Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 9.4% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.4%
2.8%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 6.6pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,413 | 5,216 | 150 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 8,442 | 7,671 | 599 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 6,680 | 6,184 | 348 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 8,163 | 7,752 | 371 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 10,792 | 9,707 | 1,056 | 9.8% |
| 2018 | 10,733 | 9,568 | 1,157 | 10.8% |
| 2019 | 15,685 | 14,580 | 826 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 2,064 | 1,813 | 170 | 8.6% |
| 2021 | 10,174 | 9,428 | 518 | 5.2% |
| 2022 | 19,543 | 18,184 | 773 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 22,880 | 20,938 | 1,718 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 25,975 | 23,254 | 2,417 | 9.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 9.4% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 25,975 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 23,254 were issued and 2,417 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission