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Indians were amongst the top five nationalities with the most rejected Schengen visa applications in 2023, resulting in an estimated loss of €12.1 million (₹109 crore) in visa fees for Indian applicants.
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The rejection rate, representing the proportion of visas denied relative to total applications, was particularly high for African and Asian countries.
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Comoros had the highest rejection rate at 57.7%, followed by Pakistan, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, and Mali.
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Out of 966,678 applications from India, 151,752 applications (15.6%) were rejected.
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From 11 June 2024, Schengen visa fees increased to €90 (₹8,144) for adults and €45 (₹4072) for children aged six to twelve.
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Countries not cooperating with the readmission of their irregularly staying citizens in the EU may face higher visa fees of up to €180.
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The fee hike follows a European Commission decision to address inflation and civil servants' salary adjustments, marking the first increase since February 2020.
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Indian nationals demonstrated growing interest in European travel, with a 43% increase in Schengen visa applications in 2023 compared to 2022, ranking third with 966,687 filings.
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