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Schengen Visa from Kosovo — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for XK nationals was 10.6% in 2024, compared to 24.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,499 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.6%
24.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 14.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,746 | 29,811 | 9,910 | 24.9% |
| 2011 | 26,538 | 10,552 | 15,986 | 60.2% |
| 2012 | 21,506 | 9,816 | 11,671 | 54.3% |
| 2013 | 81,215 | 6,812 | 16,743 | 71.1% |
| 2014 | 83,233 | 18,655 | 18,082 | 49.2% |
| 2015 | 90,144 | 15,571 | 15,754 | 50.3% |
| 2016 | 87,241 | 20,019 | 15,315 | 43.3% |
| 2017 | 99,867 | 20,063 | 17,712 | 46.9% |
| 2018 | 101,363 | 18,106 | 19,631 | 52.0% |
| 2019 | 124,566 | 23,039 | 20,437 | 47.0% |
| 2020 | 33,229 | 10,413 | 5,498 | 34.6% |
| 2021 | 56,878 | 14,149 | 4,919 | 25.8% |
| 2022 | 132,810 | 16,306 | 13,674 | 45.6% |
| 2023 | 125,525 | 69,072 | 15,338 | 18.2% |
| 2024 | 1,499 | 1,285 | 153 | 10.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for XK nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for XK nationals was 10.6% in 2024, compared to 24.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,499 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Kosovo changed over time?
In 2010, 39,746 Schengen visa applications were made from Kosovo. By 2024, this decreased to 1,499 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission