Multi-Entry Schengen Visas from India
Top 10 Schengen states by multi-entry visa share for India applicants — 3-year average
Across 29 Schengen states, applicants from India received MEVs at an average rate of 62.7%. Top: Switzerland at 99.8%.
Top 10 Schengen states by MEV share for India applicants
| # | State | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 99.8% | 190,711 | 217,373 |
| 2 | Germany | 99.6% | 126,347 | 142,955 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 89.8% | 1,227 | 2,787 |
| 4 | Belgium | 88.5% | 23,502 | 29,322 |
| 5 | Italy | 83.8% | 44,860 | 60,365 |
| 6 | Croatia | 76.6% | 1,284 | 2,315 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 73.7% | 55,800 | 91,003 |
| 8 | Bulgaria | 67.3% | 2,613 | 4,889 |
| 9 | Malta | 51.5% | 1,041 | 4,203 |
| 10 | Greece | 48.0% | 13,552 | 41,418 |
People also ask
- Does Netherlands issue more multi-entry visas to India applicants than other Schengen states? →Netherlands issued India applicants MEVs at 73.7% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 62.7%.
- Does Croatia issue more multi-entry visas to India applicants than other Schengen states? →Croatia issued India applicants MEVs at 76.6% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 62.7%.
- Does Romania issue fewer multi-entry visas to India applicants than other Schengen states? →Romania issued India applicants MEVs at 2.5% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 62.7%.
- Which Schengen state issues the most multi-entry visas to India applicants? →Switzerland leads with 99.8% MEV share for India applicants over the last 3 years.
- Has the multi-entry visa rate for India applicants changed in recent years? →India applicants got MEVs at 62.7% across qualifying Schengen states (3yr volume-weighted average); the trend page tracks year-by-year.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated for India? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. The page-level number is volume-weighted across 29 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 India applicants?
Across 29 qualifying Schengen states, India applicants got MEVs at an average rate of 62.7% over the last 3 years (volume-weighted).
Which Schengen state issues the most multi-entry visas to India applicants?
Switzerland leads with 99.8% 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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