Multi-Entry Schengen Visas from Canada
Top 10 Schengen states by multi-entry visa share for Canada applicants — 3-year average
Across 21 Schengen states, applicants from Canada received MEVs at an average rate of 53.2%. Top: Germany at 98.1%.
Top 10 Schengen states by MEV share for Canada applicants
| # | State | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 98.1% | 2,259 | 2,431 |
| 2 | Croatia | 95.4% | 293 | 344 |
| 3 | Italy | 85.5% | 4,563 | 5,508 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 84.0% | 4,205 | 5,231 |
| 5 | Slovenia | 81.7% | 107 | 156 |
| 6 | Belgium | 73.4% | 667 | 1,052 |
| 7 | Portugal | 70.3% | 15,479 | 26,755 |
| 8 | Bulgaria | 60.6% | 86 | 196 |
| 9 | Greece | 49.7% | 649 | 1,316 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 45.0% | 2,042 | 4,723 |
People also ask
- Does Portugal issue more multi-entry visas to Canada applicants than other Schengen states? →Portugal issued Canada applicants MEVs at 70.3% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 53.2%.
- Does Germany issue more multi-entry visas to Canada applicants than other Schengen states? →Germany issued Canada applicants MEVs at 98.1% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 53.2%.
- Does France issue fewer multi-entry visas to Canada applicants than other Schengen states? →France issued Canada applicants MEVs at 8.6% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 53.2%.
- Has the multi-entry visa rate for Canada applicants changed in recent years? →Canada applicants got MEVs at 53.2% across qualifying Schengen states (3yr volume-weighted average); the trend page tracks year-by-year.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated for Canada? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. The page-level number is volume-weighted across 21 qualifying Schengen states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-entry Schengen visa?
A multi-entry visa (MEV) lets you enter the Schengen Area multiple times during its validity period. Single-entry visas expire after one entry.
What's the multi-entry visa rate for Canada applicants?
Across 21 qualifying Schengen states, Canada applicants got MEVs at an average rate of 53.2% over the last 3 years (volume-weighted).
Which Schengen state issues the most multi-entry visas to Canada applicants?
Germany leads with 98.1% MEV share. The full ranking shows the top 10 Schengen states.
How is multi-entry visa share calculated?
Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. The page-level number is volume-weighted across qualifying corridors.
Where does this data come from?
Official EU Commission Schengen visa statistics, published annually. Corridors with fewer than 50 applications over the 3-year window are excluded to avoid statistical noise.
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