Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Schengen Visa Rejection Rates in 2024: Which Countries Are Toughest?
Some European countries are very careful about giving out visas.
Malta was the strictest, rejecting over a third of visa applications.
Estonia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Sweden were also tough.
These countries check your money and why you want to visit very closely.
People from some countries had a harder time getting a visa than others.
If you're planning a trip, be sure you have all your paperwork ready!
Malta had the highest Schengen visa rejection rate in 2024 at 36.8%.
Estonia followed with a rejection rate of 27.2%.
Belgium, Slovenia, and Sweden also reported high rejection rates exceeding 24%.
Denmark, Croatia, Poland, and France also had notable rejection rates.
Rejection rates varied by nationality, with some facing higher scrutiny.
- Who
- Travelers applying for Schengen visas.
- What
- Visa rejection rates for Schengen countries
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Schengen Area
- Why
- To inform potential travelers about the countries with the strictest visa policies.
- Most Stringent Schengen Countries (Visa Rejection Rate - 2024)
- Malta (36.8%), Estonia (27.2%), Belgium (24.6%), Slovenia (24.5%), Sweden (24%), Denmark (23.7%), Croatia (19.3%), Poland (17.2%), France (15.8%)