Schengen Visa Stats 2024: Nations with the Most Notable Rank Shifts
Schengen states received 11.7 million visa applications in 2024, marking a 13.5% increase from 10.3 million in the previous year.
Read MoreSchengen States That Approved the Most Turkish Visa Applications in 2024
Turkish nationals ranked as the second-largest group of Schengen visa applicants in 2024, submitting over 1.1 million applications throughout the year.
Read MoreGreece Granted More Than 609,000 Visas to Third-Country Nationals in 2024
In 2024, Greece received a total of 710,024 visa applications, making it the fifth-highest recipient of visa requests among Schengen Area countries.
Read MoreAustria Processed Just 2% of Schengen Visa Applications in 2024
In 2024, Austria received a total of 262,017 Schengen visa applications, accounting for just 2.24% of the 11.7 million visa requests submitted across all Schengen member states.
Read MoreFrance vs Spain: Where Did Moroccans and Algerians Apply for More Schengen Visas in 2024?
Moroccans are among the top African nationalities applying for Schengen visas, consistently ranking high in application volumes.
Read MoreMost Popular Schengen Visa Consulates in 2024 Revealed
Schengen consulates, located across the globe, process visa applications on behalf of their respective member states, serving as the primary point of contact for travelers seeking entry into the Schengen Area.
Read MoreTop 5 Nationalities Receiving the Most Visas from the Netherlands in 2024
In 2024, the Netherlands ranked sixth globally in visa applications, highlighting its significance as a key destination for international travelers.
Read MoreAlgerians Lost Over €10 Million to French Visa Rejections in 2024
In 2024, France received 352,295 visa applications from Algerian nationals, rejecting 118,697—resulting in a high refusal rate of 33.7%.
Read MoreTop Schengen Countries That Issued the Most Visas to Russians in 2024
In 2024, Russian nationals submitted 606,594 Schengen visa applications, resulting in 541,839 approved visas across member states.
Read MoreCroatia Receives Over 42,000 Schengen Visa Applications in Its First Year as Member
As the newest member of the Schengen Area, Croatia began accepting its first Schengen visa applications in 2024.
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