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Schengen Visa from Belarus — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BY nationals was 3.5% in 2024, compared to 1.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 164,009 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.5%
1.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 433,102 | 428,491 | 4,473 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 583,871 | 579,924 | 3,199 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 698,404 | 693,425 | 3,535 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 777,813 | 768,323 | 5,910 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 988,616 | 986,479 | 2,868 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 818,307 | 819,386 | 2,359 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 741,220 | 738,975 | 1,835 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 755,662 | 750,727 | 2,088 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 718,428 | 714,264 | 2,239 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 681,966 | 679,712 | 1,766 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 136,194 | 135,578 | 380 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 62,028 | 61,217 | 656 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 122,138 | 119,693 | 2,292 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 166,828 | 160,781 | 5,519 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 164,009 | 157,158 | 5,679 | 3.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for BY nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BY nationals was 3.5% in 2024, compared to 1.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 164,009 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Belarus changed over time?
In 2010, 433,102 Schengen visa applications were made from Belarus. By 2024, this decreased to 164,009 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission