In 2025, over 181,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a 15.8% non-issuance rate. While India was a major source market, visa outcomes varied significantly by destination. Slovenia had the highest rejection rate at 46.1%, while Germany and Switzerland remained more accessible with lower rates.

Indian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-largest source market globally. Switzerland…

In 2025, over 181,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a 15.8% non-issuance rate. While India was a major source market, visa outcomes varied…