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Schengen Visa from Montenegro — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ME nationals was 9.4% in 2024, compared to 1.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 4,790 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.4%
1.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 8.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 625 | 620 | 7 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 819 | 791 | 28 | 3.4% |
| 2012 | 1,015 | 994 | 21 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 1,268 | 1,227 | 38 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 2,072 | 2,023 | 46 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 3,036 | 2,934 | 37 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 2,841 | 2,749 | 23 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 2,454 | 2,344 | 42 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,902 | 1,819 | 23 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 2,189 | 2,071 | 59 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 628 | 546 | 50 | 8.4% |
| 2021 | 1,457 | 1,384 | 41 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 2,543 | 2,374 | 66 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 4,589 | 4,127 | 311 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 4,790 | 4,280 | 444 | 9.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for ME nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ME nationals was 9.4% in 2024, compared to 1.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 4,790 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Montenegro changed over time?
In 2010, 625 Schengen visa applications were made from Montenegro. By 2024, this grew to 4,790 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission