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Greece Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 17.2% in 2024, down from 22.8% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.2%
22.8%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↓ 5.6pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7,755 | 5,625 | 1,659 | 22.8% |
| 2014 | 11,152 | 7,084 | 3,791 | 34.9% |
| 2015 | 9,121 | 6,289 | 2,650 | 29.6% |
| 2016 | 7,260 | 5,860 | 1,246 | 17.5% |
| 2017 | 8,081 | 5,986 | 1,804 | 23.2% |
| 2018 | 6,739 | 4,736 | 1,810 | 27.7% |
| 2019 | 6,978 | 4,991 | 1,855 | 27.1% |
| 2020 | 1,022 | 797 | 193 | 19.5% |
| 2021 | 13,950 | 9,713 | 4,027 | 29.3% |
| 2022 | 15,350 | 11,765 | 3,449 | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 19,543 | 13,838 | 5,513 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 17,974 | 14,695 | 3,062 | 17.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 17.2% in 2024, down from 22.8% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 17,974 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 14,695 were issued and 3,062 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission