Luxembourg Schengen Visa Statistics & Application Trends (2014–2024)

The Luxembourg Schengen Visa Statistics show that Luxembourg is a smaller Schengen destination but one that has seen a strong rise in demand in recent years. Since 2014, Luxembourg has received 64,339 visa applications, averaging 10,723 applications per year. In 2024, Luxembourg recorded 30,677 applications, reflecting a significant increase compared to 2023. Luxembourg ranked among the lower-volume Schengen destinations but continues to gain popularity.

Luxembourg Schengen Visa Statistics & Trends Analysis

Total applications (2014–2024): 64,339
Average annual applications: 10,723
2024 applications: 30,677 (sharp increase vs 2023)
2024 ranking among Schengen countries: ~24th

Luxembourg Schengen Visa Statistics (2014–2024) — Applications, Approvals, Rejection Rates

The yearly breakdown below shows how Luxembourg’s visa volumes and outcomes have evolved over time.

Year	Applications	Approved	Denied	Approval Rate	Rejection Rate
2014	11,567	11,326	241	97.92%	2.08%
2015	10,267	10,169	98	99.05%	0.95%
2016	9,902	9,650	252	97.46%	2.54%
2017	10,004	9,642	370	96.38%	3.70%
2018	10,876	10,475	401	96.31%	3.69%
2019	11,723	11,270	460	96.14%	3.92%
2020	2,469	2,439	135	98.78%	5.47%
2021	2,383	2,296	29	96.35%	1.22%
2022	6,931	6,018	709	86.83%	10.23%
2023	11,227	9,291	1,354	82.76%	12.06%
2024	13,007	11,261	1,638	86.58%	12.59%

10 Year Evolution in Luxembourg Schengen Visa Application Trends

Luxembourg’s visa demand remained relatively stable before the pandemic; however, it dropped significantly during 2020 and 2021. After that, demand began to recover, and by 2024, the country recorded a sharp increase in applications, reaching its highest level in recent years.

What the Trend Shows

Luxembourg is not among the most popular Schengen destinations; however, its data clearly shows a strong shift in recent years. While application volumes remained modest before the pandemic, they declined sharply during the COVID period. However, as travel resumed, demand increased significantly. As a result, the 2024 figures highlight Luxembourg’s growing appeal as a destination for work, study, and travel.

Approval vs Rejection Rates of Luxembourg Schengen Visa Applications (2014–2024)

Luxembourg has generally maintained high approval rates compared to many other Schengen countries. Even during the pandemic years, approval levels remained strong, although rejection rates increased slightly in the post-pandemic period.