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Norway Schengen Visa Statistics
Schengen short-stay visas allow travel to 27 European countries for up to 90 days. Statistics from the European Commission.
Verified from European Commission on 2026-04-20
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Overall Refusal Rate
12.8%
149,988
Applications
130,796
Issued
19,192
Refused
19
Countries
Refusal Rates by Country
| Country | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China(3 consulates) | 43,652 | 41,748 | 1,904 | 4.4% |
| Thailand | 30,359 | 27,903 | 2,456 | 8.1% |
| India | 27,282 | 24,690 | 2,592 | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,007 | 8,699 | 3,308 | 27.6% |
| United Kingdom | 11,688 | 9,891 | 1,797 | 15.4% |
| Turkey | 6,439 | 4,807 | 1,632 | 25.3% |
| South Africa | 4,679 | 4,287 | 392 | 8.4% |
| United States | 4,228 | 3,504 | 724 | 17.1% |
| Ghana | 3,833 | 1,746 | 2,087 | 54.4% |
| Jordan | 3,125 | 1,764 | 1,361 | 43.6% |
| Kenya | 2,622 | 1,689 | 933 | 35.6% |
| Russia | 52 | 49 | 3 | 5.8% |
| Iran | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Lebanon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Greece | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Norway Schengen visa refusal rate?
The overall Norway Schengen visa refusal rate is 12.8%, based on 149,988 applications across 19 countries. Data from the European Commission.
How many Norway Schengen visa applications were there?
There were 149,988 total uniform visa applications for Norway, of which 130,796 were issued and 19,192 were refused.
Which country has the lowest Norway Schengen visa refusal rate?
Applicants from Iran have the lowest refusal rate for Norway Schengen visas at 0.0%.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission, updated 2026-04-20