These statistics show the number of visa applications and visas issued for every country that is a member of the Schengen area – as from 2009.You can also view this data by the country from which the applications were made (i.e., by consulate).Countries outside the main statisticsBulgaria and Romania started issuing Schengen visas as of 31 March 2024. Therefore, the data on visas applied for at the consulates of Bulgaria and Romania until 31.3.2024 as well as of Cyprus (concerning national visas) are shown on a different sheet in the Excel file.Ireland is not covered, as it maintains an independent visa policy from that of the Schengen area.Visa statistics for consulatesVisa statistics issued at external border crossing points2024202420232023202220222021202120202020201920192018201820172017201620162015201520142014201320132012 2011 2010 2009 Visa statistics - quality and metadata reporting
