Easiest Schengen Visas to Get This Summer: Top 10 Countries
Top Schengen Countries with the Highest Visa Approval Rates in 2024
In 2024, Schengen states approved over half of all visa applications, with an overall approval rate of 52.2%, according to the latest statistics. While this shows a moderate approval rate across the zone, certain countries stood out with significantly higher acceptance levels, making them ideal choices for travelers seeking easier access this summer.
Iceland Leads with Highest Approval Rate Despite Surge in Applications
Iceland continued to dominate as the easiest Schengen country to obtain a visa, boasting an impressive 91.25% approval rate in 2024. Interestingly, the country also experienced a surge in applications, receiving 35,416 requests, a 57.1% increase compared to 22,541 applications in 2023. Despite the growth in demand, Iceland maintained a high approval ratio, confirming its traveler-friendly reputation.
Top 10 Schengen Countries with the Highest Visa Approval Rates in 2024
In addition to Iceland, several other Schengen countries also recorded high approval rates, making them favorable destinations for visa applicants:
Iceland – 91.25%
Slovakia – 89.25%
Italy – 88.72%
Romania – 88.36%
Switzerland – 88.12%
Hungary – 87.23%
Norway – 87.20%
Greece – 85.86%
Austria – 85.78%
Luxembourg – 85.65%
In contrast, the top countries for visa approvals in 2023 included Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Applicants from These Third Countries Had the Best Chances in 2024
Visa approval rates were also notably high among applicants from certain third countries, particularly those with lower application volumes. African nations featured prominently on the list of top-performing nationalities.
Here are the nationalities with the highest Schengen visa approval rates in 2024:
Liberia – 97.6% (125 applications, 122 approved)
Vanuatu – 95.79% (261 applications, 250 approved)
Botswana – 83.10% (1,633 applications, 1,357 approved)
Zambia – 88.87% (2,750 applications, 2,444 approved)
Niger – 78.86% (2,460 applications, 1,940 approved)
Tajikistan – 60.54% (4,019 applications, 2,433 approved)
Burundi – 58.63% (3,735 applications, 2,189 approved)
Haiti – 52.02% (4,614 applications, 2,400 approved)
Guinea-Bissau – 43.84% (4,336 applications, 1,901 approved)
Comoros – 36.35% (2,853 applications, 1,037 approved)
These figures suggest that nationals from smaller or underrepresented countries in the visa system, especially those applying in lower volumes, may benefit from higher acceptance ratios.
Conclusion
If you're planning to apply for a Schengen visa in Summer 2025, targeting countries like Iceland, Slovakia, or Italy may improve your chances of approval. Likewise, applicants from nations such as Liberia, Vanuatu, and Zambia were statistically more successful, indicating that the applicant’s nationality and destination both play a key role in approval likelihood.
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