Indians Lost Rs 136 Crore On Failed Schengen Visa Applications In 2024: Report
More than 1.65 lakh Schengen visa applications from India were rejected in 2024, resulting in a financial loss of approximately Rs 136 crore due to non-refundable fees. With the average application fee at €85 (about Rs 8,270), India ranks third among countries with the highest monetary losses from rejected Schengen visa applications, surpassed only by Algeria and Turkey.
A Conde Nast report stated that of the 11.08 lakh total Schengen visa applications submitted from India, 5.91 lakh were approved, while 1.65 lakh were declined. Data from the European Commission indicated that the rejection rate was close to 15 per cent.
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