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Hungary Schengen Visa Trends
Hungary’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 12.8% in 2024, up from 3.8% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 251,364 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.8%
3.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 253,321 | 241,963 | 9,449 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 356,869 | 349,074 | 7,797 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 309,894 | 302,355 | 7,359 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 290,798 | 282,305 | 8,194 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 295,226 | 284,586 | 10,325 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 263,940 | 249,393 | 14,106 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 228,793 | 210,827 | 17,762 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 237,851 | 217,108 | 18,622 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 45,198 | 39,914 | 3,997 | 9.1% |
| 2021 | 70,269 | 66,294 | 3,320 | 4.8% |
| 2022 | 144,227 | 122,470 | 21,757 | 15.1% |
| 2023 | 215,799 | 183,158 | 32,641 | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 251,364 | 219,272 | 32,092 | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hungary’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Hungary’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 12.8% in 2024, up from 3.8% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 251,364 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Hungary’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Hungary processed 253,321 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 251,364 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission