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Poland Schengen Visa Trends
Poland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 17.3% in 2024, up from 2.9% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 111,538 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.3%
2.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 14.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 695,990 | 676,122 | 19,870 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 1,126,150 | 1,095,167 | 19,161 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 1,125,520 | 1,104,437 | 19,477 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 970,907 | 944,821 | 24,926 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 1,096,465 | 1,062,896 | 32,050 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 823,101 | 789,343 | 32,292 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 526,715 | 508,386 | 16,669 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 454,026 | 437,420 | 16,606 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 103,743 | 98,511 | 4,995 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | 41,891 | 39,362 | 2,350 | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 83,114 | 73,023 | 9,841 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 124,057 | 105,219 | 18,564 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | 111,538 | 91,905 | 19,277 | 17.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Poland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 17.3% in 2024, up from 2.9% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 111,538 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Poland’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Poland processed 695,990 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 111,538 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission