The Schengen visa application procedure, although necessary for many who wish to travel in Europe, can sometimes lead to an unfavorable outcome. By 2022, a growing number of Schengen visa applications was refusedThis has particularly affected Algerian applicants, who have recorded the highest refusal rate. This raises questions about the factors contributing to these refusals and how they might be overcome. Read also : Visa refusal appeal procedure - The main reasons for refusing a Schengen visa, including the famous Reason 10.
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Significant increase in Schengen visa refusals: Algeria on the front line
According to statistics published by SchengenVisaInfo.com, l'Algeria is the country that recorded the highest number of Schengen visa refusals in 2022, with 179,409 applications rejected. This represents an alarming refusal rate of 45.8%. This massive increase on the previous year, when the refusal rate was just 32 %, indicates a growing trend towards more stringent assessment criteria or other possible factors, such as socio-economic situation or application quality.
Schengen visa statistics in 2022 by third country
L'obtaining a Schengen visa can be a complex and difficult process. By examining data from 2022, we can gain valuable insight into the overall situation regarding Schengen visa applications, approvals and refusals in different countries.
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Here is a table showing Schengen visa statistics for 2022 for various non-EU countries.
| Country where the consulate is located | Uniform visa applications | Multiple-entry uniform visas (MEV) issued | Total LTV issued | Uniform visas not issued | Non-issuance rate for uniform visas | Share of MEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | 778,409 | 504,220 | 1,849 | 120,876 | 15.5% | 99.6% |
| Russian Federation | 687,239 | 437,609 | 971 | 68,753 | 10.0% | 99.8% |
| India | 671,928 | 296,964 | 346 | 121,188 | 18.0% | 99.9% |
| Morocco | 423,201 | 162,228 | 719 | 119,346 | 28.2% | 99.6% |
| Algeria | 392,053 | 75,269 | 1,452 | 179,409 | 45.8% | 98.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 357,764 | 296,858 | 1,053 | 18,292 | 5.1% | 99.6% |
| United Kingdom | 282,109 | 118,958 | 529 | 11,482 | 4.1% | 99.6% |
| Thailand | 208,356 | 90,392 | 180 | 16,869 | 8.1% | 99.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | 187,196 | 76,357 | 1,765 | 42,105 | 22.5% | 97.7% |
| Tunisia | 168,346 | 53,649 | 307 | 48,909 | 29.1% | 99.4% |
| Egypt | 167,995 | 75,262 | 531 | 31,271 | 18.6% | 99.3% |
| South Africa | 165,893 | 108,650 | 125 | 8,644 | 5.2% | 99.9% |
| Philippines | 152,817 | 98,915 | 42 | 7,776 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| Kuwait | 147,694 | 104,082 | 314 | 7,208 | 4.9% | 99.7% |
| Iran | 142,243 | 34,974 | 2,312 | 33,679 | 23.7% | 93.8% |
| Indonesia | 134,616 | 40,425 | 953 | 6,760 | 5.0% | 97.7% |
| Usa | 124,841 | 46,699 | 1,363 | 5,003 | 4.0% | 97.2% |
| Kosovo | 121,972 | 4,360 | 102,017 | 13,674 | 11.2% | 4.1% |
| Belarus | 120,893 | 99,525 | 34 | 2,292 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Kazakhstan | 106,097 | 37,463 | 52 | 8,625 | 8.1% | 99.9% |
| Lebanon | 99,254 | 44,795 | 2,298 | 18,232 | 18.4% | 95.1% |
| China | 92,780 | 45,604 | 232 | 8,240 | 8.9% | 99.5% |
| Nigeria | 86,815 | 18,089 | 362 | 39,189 | 45.1% | 98.0% |
| Qatar | 79,859 | 53,870 | 626 | 8,837 | 11.1% | 98.9% |
| Vietnam | 79,559 | 17,683 | 1,644 | 6,843 | 8.6% | 91.5% |
These data provide a clear and precise overview of the situation for Schengen visas in 2022. They show the number of applications submitted in each country, the number of visas issued, the number of refusals, and the refusal rate. Understanding these statistics is crucial to developing effective strategies and increasing the chances of obtaining a Schengen visa.
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MEV stands for "Multiple Entry VisaThis is a type of visa that allows its holder to enter and leave the territory for which it was issued several times during its period of validity. This is a type of visa that allows its holder to enter and leave the territory for which it was issued several times during its period of validity.
In the context of the Schengen visa, an SRM can be used to enter and leave the Schengen area several times during the visa's period of validity. This is particularly useful for people who need to travel frequently within the Schengen area for work, business, study, tourism or to visit family and friends.
It's important to note that while a multiple-entry Schengen visa allows you to travel freely within the Schengen area, it does not allow you to stay for more than 90 days in any 180-day period. This is known as the 90/180 day rule.
Other hard-hit countries
After Algeria come India and Turkey, with 121,188 and 120,876 Schengen visa refusals respectively. However, the refusal rate for these countries is significantly lower than that for Algeria, at 18 % for India and 15.2 % for Turkey. This suggests that although the number of refusals is high, the proportion of rejected applications to the total is lower, which could be attributed to a greater number of visa applications from these countries, or to differences in the quality or credibility of the applications.
Other countries such as Morocco, Russia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Iran and Egypt are also among those with a high number of refusals. It is interesting to note that Nigeria, despite the relatively low number of refusals compared with some other countries, has a very high refusal rate of 45.1 %, just behind Algeria. This could indicate specific problems with visa applications from these countries.
Trend analysis and financial impact
In general, 2022 saw an increase in the Schengen visa refusal rate for many countries. This was accompanied by a corresponding increase in spending on rejected visa applications. In fact, the ten countries with the highest number of refusals together spent 64 million euros on a total of 804,725 rejected applications, a significant increase on the 18.9 million euros spent on 237,041 rejected applications in 2021.
Overcoming the challenges of obtaining a Schengen visa
Given these statistics, it is crucial for potential Schengen visa applicants to fully understand the assessment criteria and to submit a well-prepared and complete visa application. This may involve providing sufficient evidence of a stable financial situation, a clear travel itinerary, adequate travel insurance and other required documents.
It is also important to stress that these statistics should not discourage future applicants. Each visa application is assessed individually, and a previous refusal does not necessarily mean a future refusal. In fact, many visa refusals can be overcome by addressing concerns raised by the consulate during the previous application.
Although the year 2022 has seen an increase in Schengen visa refusals, it is possible to overcome these challenges with adequate preparation and a clear understanding of the criteria for assessing visa applications.
