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Slovakia Schengen Visa Trends
Slovakia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 10.1% in 2024, up from 3.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 14,215 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.1%
3.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,607 | 56,675 | 1,932 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 131,194 | 123,960 | 1,461 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 104,988 | 103,379 | 1,693 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 76,491 | 74,419 | 2,190 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 62,472 | 60,834 | 1,397 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 41,639 | 40,552 | 866 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 26,797 | 25,230 | 1,118 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 25,202 | 23,504 | 1,531 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 4,319 | 4,115 | 174 | 4.1% |
| 2021 | 3,886 | 3,718 | 107 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 12,211 | 10,876 | 1,181 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 13,468 | 11,605 | 1,752 | 13.1% |
| 2024 | 14,215 | 12,687 | 1,419 | 10.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slovakia’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Slovakia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 10.1% in 2024, up from 3.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 14,215 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Slovakia’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Slovakia processed 58,607 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 14,215 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission