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Romania Schengen Visa Trends
Romania’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 9.6% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2014. Over 11 years of data, 35,528 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.6%
2.8%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 6.8pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 86,055 | 83,679 | 2,376 | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 66,749 | 64,375 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 59,963 | 57,959 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 55,021 | 52,965 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 48,768 | 46,699 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 51,289 | 49,495 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 17,153 | 16,650 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 25,411 | 24,581 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 42,126 | 39,107 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 51,283 | 47,459 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 35,528 | 31,361 | 3,329 | 9.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romania’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Romania’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 9.6% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2014. Over 11 years of data, 35,528 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Romania’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2014, Romania processed 86,055 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 35,528 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission