Visa Refusal Statistics for Algeria in 2025
In 2025, Algeria witnessed a significant visa refusal rate of 31.3% for short-stay Schengen visa applications, as reported by the European Commission. This figure is notably higher compared to neighboring countries, Morocco and Tunisia, where the refusal rates are below 20%. Specifically, Morocco reported a refusal rate of 19.2% after receiving 619,827 applications and granting 480,354 visas, while Tunisia's rate was slightly higher at 19.6% with 188,579 applications, granting 149,805 visas. The variance in refusal rates among these countries highlights the unique challenges faced by Algerian applicants in their pursuit of Schengen visas.
The European Commission published its visa statistics on May 28, 2026, revealing that the global refusal rate for Schengen visas slightly decreased to 14.6% in 2025 from 14.8% in the previous year. In Algeria, the consulates processed a total of 444,577 visa applications in 2025, resulting in 302,181 issued visas and 137,860 refusals. It's worth noting that the refusal rate in Algeria was 35% in 2024, indicating a slight improvement but still reflecting a troubling trend for many applicants.
Comparative Analysis of Visa Refusal Rates in the Maghreb Region
The comparison of visa refusal rates within the Maghreb region paints a concerning picture for Algeria. With Algeria ranking eighth globally in terms of visa applications, it falls behind Morocco, which ranks fifth. France and Spain dominate the consular landscape, accounting for an overwhelming 83% of the visa applications made in Algeria, with France alone receiving over half of the requests. The high refusal rate in Algeria can be further dissected by examining the specific countries and their respective consulates. For instance, while the Romanian consulate has the lowest refusal rate at 24.5%, it only processed 382 applications and has suspended visa services since June 2026. Conversely, countries like Malta and Croatia have reported staggering refusal rates of 81.9% and 76.5%, respectively, albeit with significantly fewer applications.
Notably, the refusal rates from the French consulates in Algeria vary, with the consulate in Algiers processing 141,885 applications and refusing 24.6% of them, while the Oran consulate exhibited a higher refusal rate of 38.5%. This inconsistency among consulates adds another layer of complexity for Algerian applicants seeking to navigate the visa process. The rates at which multiple-entry visas are granted also diverge significantly, with only 36% of visas issued in Algeria allowing multiple entries compared to 55.2% in Morocco and 52.6% in Tunisia. Such discrepancies indicate a more stringent approach in the Algerian context, which could deter potential travelers.
As reported by algerie360.com.
