Greece Opens the Gates — 609,000+ Visas Issued in 2024 Alone!

Highlights: Greece Issues Over 609,000 Visas in 2024

• Greece received 710,024 Schengen visa applications in 2024, ranking fifth among all Schengen states.
• 609,612 visas were approved, indicating a strong approval rate of approximately 86%.
• 41,418 applications came from Indian nationals, making up 5.8% of Greece’s total visa volume.
• Turkish citizens topped the list of applicants, followed by nationals from Russia and China.
• Approval rates for Australia, Canada, and Singapore exceeded 99%, reflecting Greece’s openness to global visitors.
   

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Greece Records High Schengen Visa Approvals in 2024

Greece has emerged as one of the most visa-friendly Schengen destinations in 2024, recording an impressive 86% approval rate out of 710,024 visa applications submitted by third-country nationals. With over 609,000 visas issued, Greece now ranks among the top five Schengen countries for total applications received. Countries such as Australia, Canada, and Singapore led with exceptional approval rates of over 99%, underscoring Greece’s openness and efficient processing for applicants from select regions.
 

While approval rates were generally high, the data also highlighted notable variations by nationality. Applicants from Pakistan faced an approval rate of 30.5%, while those from Congo (33.88%) and Nigeria (37%) also experienced comparatively higher rejection rates. For Indian travellers, who accounted for 41,418 applications, Greece remains a promising gateway to the Schengen Area, provided documentation is complete and aligned with consular expectations.
 

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List of Countries with the Highest and Lowest Applications to Greece

In 2024, Greece processed over 710,000 Schengen visa applications from third-country nationals, marking it as one of the top Schengen destinations. While countries like Turkey and India submitted a high volume of applications, others had much lower figures.
 

The table below has complete details of the top 10 countries that applied for Schengen visas in 2024:

Country	Total Applications	% of Total Applications
Turkey	2,96,377	41.70%
Russia	69,690	9.80%
China	43,702	6.10%
India	41,418	5.80%
Saudi Arabia	18,108	2.50%
Pakistan	11,123	1.60%
Palestine	4,590	0.60%
Iran	3,846	0.50%
Congo	2,844	0.40%
Nigeria	2,562	0.30%

 

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