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Schengen Visa from North Macedonia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MK nationals was 5.8% in 2024, compared to 25.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,719 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.8%
25.3%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 19.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,723 | 7,438 | 2,523 | 25.3% |
| 2011 | 4,989 | 2,163 | 1,194 | 35.6% |
| 2012 | 6,497 | 3,076 | 1,084 | 26.1% |
| 2013 | 7,821 | 4,071 | 1,244 | 23.4% |
| 2014 | 10,161 | 3,785 | 1,623 | 30.0% |
| 2015 | 9,232 | 2,063 | 1,446 | 41.2% |
| 2016 | 9,252 | 2,145 | 1,460 | 40.5% |
| 2017 | 13,250 | 3,524 | 2,145 | 37.8% |
| 2018 | 14,467 | 1,785 | 3,035 | 63.0% |
| 2019 | 17,387 | 3,588 | 4,246 | 54.2% |
| 2020 | 3,998 | 1,093 | 853 | 43.8% |
| 2021 | 3,698 | 1,717 | 289 | 14.4% |
| 2022 | 10,001 | 2,153 | 876 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 9,650 | 2,540 | 1,104 | 30.3% |
| 2024 | 2,719 | 2,407 | 148 | 5.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MK nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MK nationals was 5.8% in 2024, compared to 25.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,719 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from North Macedonia changed over time?
In 2010, 11,723 Schengen visa applications were made from North Macedonia. By 2024, this decreased to 2,719 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission