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Poland Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Poland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 15.7% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.7%
4.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 11.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 905 | 868 | 37 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 1,250 | 1,182 | 53 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 1,486 | 1,431 | 28 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 1,555 | 1,464 | 63 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 1,761 | 1,679 | 52 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 1,925 | 1,686 | 195 | 10.4% |
| 2018 | 1,718 | 1,529 | 163 | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 1,328 | 1,214 | 114 | 8.6% |
| 2020 | 318 | 299 | 19 | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 280 | 277 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 810 | 699 | 92 | 11.6% |
| 2023 | 1,047 | 807 | 235 | 22.6% |
| 2024 | 1,448 | 1,214 | 226 | 15.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Poland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Poland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 15.7% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
How many Poland Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,448 Poland Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 1,214 were issued and 226 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission