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Schengen Visa from Moldova — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MD nationals was 5.9% in 2024, compared to 11.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,052 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.9%
11.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 5.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,607 | 45,434 | 5,917 | 11.5% |
| 2011 | 55,711 | 50,300 | 5,302 | 9.5% |
| 2012 | 52,056 | 48,615 | 3,401 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 53,319 | 49,913 | 2,564 | 4.9% |
| 2014 | 39,551 | 38,627 | 915 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 7,653 | 7,229 | 101 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 4,876 | 4,772 | 80 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 3,504 | 3,423 | 66 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 4,062 | 3,938 | 85 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 3,498 | 3,398 | 86 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 947 | 909 | 18 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 1,302 | 1,268 | 11 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 3,139 | 2,969 | 95 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 2,632 | 2,476 | 65 | 2.6% |
| 2024 | 2,052 | 1,871 | 117 | 5.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MD nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MD nationals was 5.9% in 2024, compared to 11.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,052 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Moldova changed over time?
In 2010, 51,607 Schengen visa applications were made from Moldova. By 2024, this decreased to 2,052 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission