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Schengen Visa from Dominican Republic — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for DO nationals was 27.8% in 2024, compared to 31.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 51,229 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
27.8%
31.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 3.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,344 | 14,939 | 6,934 | 31.7% |
| 2011 | 28,561 | 20,754 | 5,099 | 19.7% |
| 2012 | 25,229 | 18,755 | 5,499 | 22.7% |
| 2013 | 25,777 | 17,408 | 5,021 | 22.4% |
| 2014 | 28,507 | 19,522 | 6,747 | 25.7% |
| 2015 | 29,884 | 21,262 | 8,373 | 28.3% |
| 2016 | 31,367 | 23,405 | 7,945 | 25.3% |
| 2017 | 39,367 | 29,403 | 9,162 | 23.8% |
| 2018 | 42,606 | 30,601 | 11,697 | 27.7% |
| 2019 | 43,803 | 32,638 | 10,414 | 24.2% |
| 2020 | 11,323 | 8,150 | 2,766 | 25.3% |
| 2021 | 18,860 | 14,315 | 3,760 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 43,996 | 33,158 | 9,589 | 22.4% |
| 2023 | 52,699 | 38,091 | 13,268 | 25.8% |
| 2024 | 51,229 | 35,476 | 13,656 | 27.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for DO nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for DO nationals was 27.8% in 2024, compared to 31.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 51,229 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Dominican Republic changed over time?
In 2010, 22,344 Schengen visa applications were made from Dominican Republic. By 2024, this grew to 51,229 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission