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Schengen Visa from Mongolia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MN nationals was 17.0% in 2024, compared to 11.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 21,987 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.0%
11.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,200 | 6,347 | 855 | 11.9% |
| 2011 | 9,900 | 9,309 | 591 | 6.0% |
| 2012 | 12,258 | 11,644 | 614 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 13,802 | 12,797 | 1,004 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 14,797 | 13,640 | 1,153 | 7.8% |
| 2015 | 15,551 | 14,112 | 1,436 | 9.2% |
| 2016 | 14,659 | 12,666 | 1,962 | 13.4% |
| 2017 | 16,436 | 13,892 | 2,506 | 15.3% |
| 2018 | 18,620 | 15,849 | 2,741 | 14.7% |
| 2019 | 22,547 | 18,878 | 3,573 | 15.9% |
| 2020 | 3,954 | 3,237 | 711 | 18.0% |
| 2021 | 1,500 | 1,363 | 108 | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 15,107 | 12,483 | 2,494 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | 20,865 | 16,468 | 4,338 | 20.8% |
| 2024 | 21,987 | 18,215 | 3,733 | 17.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MN nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MN nationals was 17.0% in 2024, compared to 11.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 21,987 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Mongolia changed over time?
In 2010, 7,200 Schengen visa applications were made from Mongolia. By 2024, this grew to 21,987 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission