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.

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…

In 2025, 15.8% of Schengen visa applications from India were denied, with Slovenia recording the highest rejection rate at 46.1%, while Germany and Switzerland had lower rates.

In 2025, Indian travelers filed a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications, with Switzerland surpassing France and Germany as the top European destination of choice.