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Schengen Visa from Nepal — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NP nationals was 35.1% in 2024, compared to 15.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 7,817 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.1%
15.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 19.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,139 | 6,028 | 1,099 | 15.4% |
| 2011 | 8,049 | 6,160 | 1,587 | 20.5% |
| 2012 | 8,637 | 6,822 | 1,685 | 19.8% |
| 2013 | 9,267 | 7,725 | 1,416 | 15.5% |
| 2014 | 8,131 | 6,976 | 1,032 | 12.9% |
| 2015 | 8,087 | 6,781 | 1,226 | 15.3% |
| 2016 | 10,284 | 8,004 | 2,153 | 21.2% |
| 2017 | 11,244 | 8,429 | 2,745 | 24.6% |
| 2018 | 10,464 | 7,935 | 2,467 | 23.7% |
| 2019 | 13,075 | 9,577 | 3,444 | 26.4% |
| 2020 | 2,369 | 1,650 | 709 | 30.1% |
| 2021 | 1,734 | 1,276 | 408 | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 6,718 | 4,118 | 2,570 | 38.4% |
| 2023 | 8,165 | 5,219 | 2,928 | 35.9% |
| 2024 | 7,817 | 5,065 | 2,740 | 35.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for NP nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NP nationals was 35.1% in 2024, compared to 15.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 7,817 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Nepal changed over time?
In 2010, 7,139 Schengen visa applications were made from Nepal. By 2024, this grew to 7,817 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission