Official approval rates by nationality โ European Commission data 2025-2026
Select your nationality to see approval rates for every Schengen country ranked from highest to lowest. This data is based on official European Commission Short-Stay Visa Statistics 2025. Important rule: you must apply to the consulate of the country where you will spend the most time. If you plan to visit multiple countries equally, you apply to the first country you enter. Applying to a high-approval country while planning to stay mainly elsewhere is considered visa fraud.
According to European Commission Short-Stay Visa Statistics 2025, Lithuania recorded the highest approval rate for Moroccan applicants at 95%. Estonia follows at 94%, Finland at 93%, Latvia at 92% and Portugal at 88%. These are historical statistics from the most recent published dataset โ individual outcomes depend on the specific application. France grants the most visas in absolute numbers but recorded a lower approval rate of approximately 78%.
According to European Commission Short-Stay Visa Statistics 2025, Lithuania recorded 92% for Algerian applicants. Estonia follows at 90%, Finland at 89%, Latvia at 88% and Portugal at 82%. These are historical statistics โ individual outcomes vary. French consulates in Algeria have recorded among the highest refusal rates in Schengen at approximately 35% in the same dataset.
No. You must apply to the consulate of the country where you will spend the most time. If visiting multiple countries for equal time, apply to the first country of entry. Applying to a high-approval country while planning to stay mainly elsewhere is visa fraud and can result in a permanent ban.
Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia receive fewer applications from North African nationals than France or Spain, which means their consulates process files more carefully and individual situations receive more attention. They also receive fewer total applications from these nationalities, meaning each file may receive more individual attention.
Countries with the highest refusal rates for North African applicants include Belgium (approximately 25% refusal), France (approximately 22%) and some smaller consulates with limited capacity. French consulates in Algeria specifically have historically high refusal rates of approximately 35%.
Source: European Commission โ Short-Stay Visa Statistics 2025 | Published annually by DG HOME
Approval rates are based on official European Commission statistics 2025. Individual results vary. Always verify current requirements with your specific consulate. MonVisaSchengen is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or EU institution.