Uzbeks filed 58,691 visa applications in 2024 (an increase of 26.21% compared to 2023). Applicants from Uzbekistan are responsible for 0.50% of all Schengen visa requests submitted globally.

Uzbekistan is the 35th country with the most Schengen visa applications filed in 2024.

Germany was the top destination for Uzbek residents with 19,329 visa applications. While, Switzerland received the least visa applications from Uzbekistan with only 0.

The Schengen States rejected 9,250 visa applications from Uzbekistan (15.76% rejection rate).

Poland had the highest non-issuance rate for Uzbek applicants (69.16%)

Germany rejected most visa applications from Uzbekistan (3,804 out of 19,329 visas were rejected).

Uzbekistan’s rejection rate per thousand residents was 0.27%.

Approval Rates

Uzbek residents were granted 51,604 Schengen visas, with Bulgaria having the highest approval rates (133.40%).

Germany granted most visas to Uzbek applicants (15,205 visas approved with an approval rate of 78.66%).

Uzbekistan approval rate per thousand residents was 1.51%, whereas rejection rates for Uzbek applicants were 21% higher in 2024 than in the previous year.

Bulgaria is the easiest country to obtain a visa from Uzbekistan, with 133.40% of 15,205 visa applications approved.

In 2024, approval rates have increased by 33% for Uzbek residents, compared to 2023.

Poland is most likely to reject visa applications from Uzbekistan, with 32.88% visa applications denied.

Rejection and Approval Rates

The Schengen States rejected 8,589 visa applications from Uzbekistan (15.56% rejection rate).

Germany rejected most visa applications from Uzbekistan (3741 visas were rejected). Uzbekistan’s rejection rate per thousand residents was 0.25%.