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Schengen Visa from Bosnia and Herzegovina — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BA nationals was 4.3% in 2024, compared to 5.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,779 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.3%
5.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 1.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100,643 | 94,788 | 5,763 | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 2,052 | 1,951 | 95 | 4.6% |
| 2012 | 2,239 | 2,144 | 90 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 1,070 | 1,027 | 24 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 1,519 | 1,390 | 28 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 1,537 | 1,445 | 40 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 1,580 | 1,493 | 52 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 1,724 | 1,602 | 95 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 2,244 | 2,052 | 109 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 2,567 | 2,370 | 131 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 1,326 | 1,289 | 25 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 2,081 | 1,995 | 29 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 2,594 | 2,198 | 63 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 2,925 | 2,369 | 110 | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 2,779 | 2,292 | 103 | 4.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for BA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BA nationals was 4.3% in 2024, compared to 5.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,779 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Bosnia and Herzegovina changed over time?
In 2010, 100,643 Schengen visa applications were made from Bosnia and Herzegovina. By 2024, this decreased to 2,779 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission