10.3 million visa applications were received by the Schengen States in 2023, with China being the top applicant.
More than 10.3 million visa applications were submitted in 2023 compared to 2022, a 37% increase. Chinese nationals applied for visas the most of any country throughout the year, with 1.1 million, according to data from the European Commission. China passed Turkiye to reclaim the top rank for the first [...]
