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Schengen Visa from Bangladesh — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BD nationals was 55.1% in 2024, compared to 21.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 39,345 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
55.1%
21.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 33.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,511 | 10,545 | 2,926 | 21.7% |
| 2011 | 16,371 | 13,067 | 2,718 | 17.2% |
| 2012 | 16,725 | 13,192 | 3,063 | 18.8% |
| 2013 | 17,450 | 13,031 | 3,705 | 22.1% |
| 2014 | 19,704 | 14,206 | 4,639 | 24.6% |
| 2015 | 22,361 | 16,289 | 5,645 | 25.7% |
| 2016 | 23,907 | 17,265 | 6,288 | 26.7% |
| 2017 | 28,849 | 19,652 | 8,858 | 31.1% |
| 2018 | 30,573 | 19,997 | 9,976 | 33.3% |
| 2019 | 37,251 | 22,903 | 13,730 | 37.5% |
| 2020 | 6,816 | 3,715 | 3,040 | 45.0% |
| 2021 | 4,266 | 3,182 | 559 | 14.9% |
| 2022 | 30,399 | 19,444 | 10,340 | 34.7% |
| 2023 | 39,729 | 22,205 | 17,015 | 43.4% |
| 2024 | 39,345 | 17,092 | 20,957 | 55.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for BD nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BD nationals was 55.1% in 2024, compared to 21.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 39,345 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Bangladesh changed over time?
In 2010, 13,511 Schengen visa applications were made from Bangladesh. By 2024, this grew to 39,345 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission