FAQ: What is the Schengen visa that 1.8 lakh Indians could not get? Know the major reasons for rejection

The recently revealed figures are shocking for millions of Indians who dream of visiting Europe. According to the latest data of the European Commission, more than 11.5 lakh Indians had applied for the Schengen visa in the year 2025, but out of these, more than 1.8 lakh people could not get the visa.

That means almost 1 out of every 6 applications was rejected. In such a situation, many people have a question in their mind that what is a Schengen visa and why are such a large number of applications being rejected.