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.

Türkiye secured its spot as the world’s second-largest source of Schengen visa applications in 2025, trailing only China, according to newly released European Union data.

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.