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Greece Schengen Visa Trends
Greece’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 13.3% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2013. Over 12 years of data, 710,024 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
13.3%
1.1%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 12.2pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,531,384 | 1,508,788 | 17,224 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 1,375,287 | 1,345,405 | 27,465 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 876,786 | 842,276 | 27,668 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 986,032 | 949,399 | 27,359 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 1,029,564 | 981,091 | 39,969 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 855,285 | 805,115 | 42,013 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 880,892 | 827,291 | 39,342 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 111,870 | 96,002 | 8,971 | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 295,634 | 269,287 | 18,545 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 459,139 | 386,371 | 56,566 | 12.8% |
| 2023 | 627,008 | 521,825 | 91,379 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 710,024 | 609,612 | 93,260 | 13.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greece’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Greece’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 13.3% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2013. Over 12 years of data, 710,024 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Greece’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2013, Greece processed 1,531,384 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 710,024 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission