Schengen visa appointments are in high demand, especially from May to August.
However, countries like Spain, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Hungary, and France are currently offering faster processing and more appointment availability, improving chances for timely visa approval.
In recent years, securing a Schengen visa has become increasingly difficult due to a post-pandemic travel surge, staffing shortages at visa centres, leaving many embassies fully booked weeks or even months in advance.