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Schengen Visa from Mexico — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MX nationals was 5.4% in 2024, compared to 12.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,552 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.4%
12.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 6.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,071 | 1,960 | 267 | 12.0% |
| 2011 | 2,105 | 1,989 | 76 | 3.7% |
| 2012 | 2,192 | 2,090 | 80 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 2,123 | 1,997 | 52 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 2,374 | 2,260 | 61 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 2,088 | 2,011 | 34 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 1,370 | 1,251 | 63 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 1,757 | 1,600 | 72 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 1,791 | 1,645 | 85 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 1,808 | 1,580 | 134 | 7.8% |
| 2020 | 412 | 344 | 33 | 8.8% |
| 2021 | 563 | 512 | 27 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | 1,731 | 1,544 | 89 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 2,267 | 1,953 | 149 | 7.1% |
| 2024 | 2,552 | 2,232 | 127 | 5.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MX nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MX nationals was 5.4% in 2024, compared to 12.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,552 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Mexico changed over time?
In 2010, 2,071 Schengen visa applications were made from Mexico. By 2024, this grew to 2,552 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission