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flag Over 165,000 Indian Schengen visa applications were rejected in 2024, costing about ₹136 crore.

flag In 2024, over 165,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, causing a financial loss of about ₹136 crore in non-refundable fees. flag India ranked third globally in losses from rejected Schengen visas. flag The rejection rate was nearly 15%, with France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands leading in refusals. flag This has raised concerns for travel agencies and frequent travelers, impacting tourism, business, and academic exchanges between India and Schengen countries.

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