Comoros, Bangladesh & Pakistan Top Schengen Visa Rejection Charts in 2024

Nationals of Comoros, Bangladesh, and Pakistan recorded the highest Schengen visa rejection rates in 2024, continuing a concerning trend that severely affects applicants from these countries.

Comoros: Highest Rejection Rate for Two Consecutive Years

In 2023, Comoros nationals faced the highest Schengen visa rejection rate, with nearly 61% of all visa requests being denied. Out of 3,700 applications submitted, 2,174 were refused.

Despite a 24.2% drop in visa applications in 2024 — down to 2,853 — rejection rates worsened. A staggering 62.8% of these applications were denied, equaling 1,754 rejected visas, solidifying Comoros as the most rejected nationality group for Schengen visas for the second year in a row.

France was the sole destination country for visa applications from Comoros nationals, meaning all rejections came from French consulates.

Bangladesh: Rejection Rate Surges Past 50%

Visa rejection rates for Bangladeshi nationals worsened significantly in 2024. Out of 39,345 applications, 20,957 were denied, resulting in a 54.9% rejection rate — up from 42.8% in 2023, when 17,015 of 41,317 applications were refused.

The highest rejection rate for Bangladeshi applicants in 2024 came from Sweden, which denied 67.5% of the 17,917 visa requests it received from Bangladeshi nationals.

Pakistan: Rejection Numbers Remain High, Slight Improvement in Rate

Pakistani nationals continued to face major hurdles in securing Schengen visas. In 2024, 35,139 of 78,362 applications were rejected, translating to a 47.5% rejection rate. While still high, this marks a slight improvement from 2023, when 48.2% of 86,698 applications were refused (41,798 in total).

Austria had the highest percentage rejection rate for Pakistani applicants in 2024, denying 3,011 visas, or 83.5% of all applications submitted. However, Spain rejected the highest number of Pakistani applications in total, with 6,686 refusals.

Conclusion: Worsening Trends for Key Nationalities

The 2024 data paints a troubling picture for applicants from Comoros, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Despite varying trends in application volume, rejection rates have remained high or worsened, particularly for Comoros and Bangladesh. These figures reflect growing barriers for citizens of these countries seeking entry into the Schengen Area.