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🇪🇺 Schengen Area Visa

Schengen Area Visa Approval Chances
Calculator 2025

Check your personal Schengen Area visa approval chances based on your passport nationality. Instant grade — free, no login.

14.8%Overall Refusal Rate
11.7MApplications Per Year
195Nationalities Scored
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Schengen Area Visa Refusal Rates by Nationality

Schengen Area visa refusal rates vary significantly by passport nationality. The data below is sourced from official government statistics. Use the VisaGrade calculator above to get your personalised score combining nationality, financial proof, travel history, and more.

Nationality Approx. Refusal Rate Risk Level Check Your Grade
India 16% Medium Check Grade →
China 12% Low Check Grade →
Nigeria 52% High Check Grade →
Pakistan 42% High Check Grade →
Philippines 22% Medium Check Grade →
Bangladesh 46% High Check Grade →
Nepal 35% High Check Grade →
Sri Lanka 28% Medium Check Grade →
Vietnam 30% Medium Check Grade →
Indonesia 24% Medium Check Grade →
Thailand 18% Medium Check Grade →
Myanmar 38% High Check Grade →
Cambodia 36% High Check Grade →
Mexico 14% Low Check Grade →
Brazil 8% Low Check Grade →
Colombia 18% Medium Check Grade →
Venezuela 32% Medium Check Grade →
Peru 16% Medium Check Grade →
Ecuador 20% Medium Check Grade →
Ghana 44% High Check Grade →

How to Improve Your Schengen Area Visa Approval Chances

Apply to the Schengen country you will spend the most time in. Travel insurance, accommodation bookings, and bank statements are mandatory.

✓ Provide 3+ months of bank statements showing consistent income and healthy balance
✓ Write a clear cover letter explaining your purpose of visit, itinerary, and intent to return home
✓ Show strong ties to your home country: employment letter, property ownership, family responsibilities
✓ If you have ever held a US, UK, Schengen, Canadian, or Australian visa, include evidence of it
✓ Book refundable accommodation and flights — do not book non-refundable travel before approval
✓ Apply well in advance — last-minute applications raise suspicion about the urgency of travel