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Schengen Visa from New Zealand — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NZ nationals was 3.6% in 2024, compared to 1.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,565 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.6%
1.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,151 | 1,136 | 17 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 1,509 | 1,478 | 23 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 1,472 | 1,452 | 15 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 1,906 | 1,561 | 26 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 1,748 | 1,607 | 21 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 2,290 | 2,230 | 36 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 2,045 | 2,009 | 29 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 2,495 | 2,468 | 37 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 2,735 | 2,708 | 40 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 3,153 | 3,045 | 106 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 363 | 344 | 15 | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 91 | 81 | 9 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 1,277 | 1,244 | 31 | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 2,277 | 2,204 | 82 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 2,565 | 2,465 | 93 | 3.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for NZ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NZ nationals was 3.6% in 2024, compared to 1.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,565 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from New Zealand changed over time?
In 2010, 1,151 Schengen visa applications were made from New Zealand. By 2024, this grew to 2,565 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission