Greece ranks as the sixth most popular Schengen Area country for visa applications in 2023.
Data from SchengenVisaInfo reveals that over 6% of all Schengen visa applications submitted this year were directed to Greece, totaling 627,008 requests, according to SchengenNews.
The majority of these applications came from Turkish citizens (254,377 or 40.5%), followed by Russian applicants (62,959) and Chinese applicants (35,931).
Top 5 Nationalities with Highest Visa Rejection Rates by Greece in 2023
The data also highlights that applicants from certain African and Asian countries experienced the highest rejection rates by Greek authorities.
The nationalities with the highest rejection rates were as follows:
- Pakistanis
- Algerians
- Tunisians
- Senegalese
- Iraqis
In 2023, Pakistani nationals submitted 560 visa applications, and more than half of these (65.54%) were denied, marking them as the group most affected by rejections.
Algerian nationals ranked second, with a rejection rate of 59.54%, equating to 1,230 out of 2,066 applications denied.
For Tunisian applicants, the rejection rate was 56.36%, with 1,564 out of their total applications being denied.
Senegalese applicants filed fewer applications, totaling 240 in 2023, yet faced a high rejection rate at 56.25%, meaning 135 of their applications were denied.
Iraqi nationals submitted 3,568 applications, and Greek authorities rejected 1,756 of these, resulting in a rejection rate of 49.22%.
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Of course, why would they give visas to slave nations like Pakistan, run by the most corrupt regimes in the history of mankind since the dawn of Adam? The great Pak Bhojh
proud moment for pakistani government and military, more feathers in the hat coming soon..
Pakistan is 77 year old baby, babies need help to grow up, and falls every few steps before they learn to walk, so pakistanis don’t worry either you die as nation or “I really don’t know what to write” so do your best and work together instead running away from problems make history and f* the rest
Hahaha
Pakistanis use Turkish border illegally more than visa applicants to enter Greece
No need of Visa from Pakistan anymore, Dunki Zindabaad.😂
A lot of Pakistanis enter Greece illegally to enter Europe, a lot of them are involved in crimes as well, I suppose that could be the reason for many visa rejections.
It sheds light on the concerning statistics of visa rejections for Pakistanis in a popular Schengen country, highlighting the challenges many applicants face. It’s disheartening to see such high rejection rates, especially when it often comes down to missing documents or application errors. That’s why I strongly recommend using GovAssist for support. Their team provides expert guidance tailored to each individual’s needs, ensuring that your Schengen visa application is complete and accurate. I turned to GovAssist when applying for my visa, and it made a significant difference. They helped me understand the exact requirements, double-checked my paperwork, and provided tips to present a strong case to the visa officers. The process felt less stressful, and I was confident that my application met the necessary standards. If you’re worried about facing a similar challenge, consider reaching out to GovAssist (https://govassist.com/). Their expertise can make a real difference in your application’s outcome. Good luck!