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Schengen Visa from Jamaica — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for JM nationals was 5.6% in 2024, compared to 4.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 5,533 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.6%
4.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 1.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,462 | 3,282 | 154 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 4,057 | 3,765 | 254 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 3,817 | 3,583 | 192 | 5.1% |
| 2013 | 3,753 | 3,476 | 234 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 3,754 | 3,472 | 243 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 4,003 | 3,742 | 191 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 3,953 | 3,670 | 176 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 4,713 | 4,389 | 177 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 5,356 | 4,934 | 256 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 5,889 | 5,457 | 251 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 928 | 806 | 59 | 6.8% |
| 2021 | 838 | 729 | 53 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 3,657 | 3,259 | 218 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 5,018 | 4,680 | 325 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 5,533 | 5,065 | 299 | 5.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for JM nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for JM nationals was 5.6% in 2024, compared to 4.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 5,533 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Jamaica changed over time?
In 2010, 3,462 Schengen visa applications were made from Jamaica. By 2024, this grew to 5,533 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission