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Greece Schengen Visa from Turkey — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 10.6% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.6%
1.6%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 9.0pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 131,598 | 129,506 | 2,074 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 147,468 | 144,603 | 2,800 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 145,878 | 142,864 | 2,930 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 164,377 | 160,845 | 2,840 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 199,341 | 194,577 | 4,685 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 143,393 | 137,120 | 6,166 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 148,551 | 141,524 | 6,359 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 27,126 | 24,702 | 2,078 | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 38,402 | 34,219 | 3,777 | 9.9% |
| 2022 | 164,829 | 147,938 | 15,913 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 254,377 | 217,270 | 36,112 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 296,377 | 264,312 | 31,472 | 10.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Turkey?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 10.6% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey in 2024?
In 2024, 296,377 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey, of which 264,312 were issued and 31,472 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission