Austria handled a modest share of Schengen visa applications in 2024, processing only 2.24% of the total 11.7 million requests submitted to Schengen member states, according to the latest statistics published by SchengenVisaInfo and reported by EU Prime Serwis.

A total of 262,017 visa applications were filed for Austria in 2024. Out of these, 224,747 were approved, reflecting an 86% approval rate. Meanwhile, 35,817 applications were rejected, equating to a 14% rejection rate. With this volume, Austria ranks eighth among Schengen countries in terms of total applications received.

Top Countries Applying for Austrian Schengen Visas in 2024

Approximately 60% of all Austrian visa applications came from just five countries, accounting for 157,641 submissions. Here's the breakdown:

• China – 51,761 applications (≈20%)

• India – 43,504 applications (16.6%)

• Saudi Arabia – 24,782 applications (9.4%)

• Türkiye – 23,171 applications (8.8%)

• Thailand – 14,423 applications (5.5%)

Countries with the Highest Austrian Visa Approval Rates

Visa applicants from some countries experienced significantly higher approval rates:

• Taiwan – 100% approval (174 visas issued)

• Ireland – 99.51% approval (1,215 visas)

• Indonesia – 99.02% (4,126 out of 4,167 visas approved)

• Thailand – 98.29% (14,177 of 14,423 approved)

• Australia – 98.27% (4,603 of 4,684 approved)

Note: Irish and Australian citizens typically do not need a Schengen visa, but these stats apply to foreign nationals applying from these countries.

Austria Generated Over €22.2 Million From Visa Application Fees in 2024

Austria collected over €22.2 million in visa fees in 2024. This surge in revenue follows the Schengen visa fee increase from €80 to €90 in June 2024. Calculated at an average fee of €85 per application, rejected applications alone contributed over €3 million to the total.

?Countries With Highest Austrian Visa Rejection Rates

Some nationalities faced a significantly higher rejection rate for Schengen visa applications to Austria:

• Pakistan – 83.55% rejection rate

• Syria – 50.84%

• Senegal – 50.65%

• Ethiopia – 41.8%

• Morocco – 41.17%

These figures highlight the growing scrutiny and rejection patterns for certain applicants, underscoring the importance of accurate documentation and expert visa assistance.

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