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Schengen Visa from Romania — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for OM nationals was 6.0% in 2024, compared to 8.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,317 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.0%
8.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 2.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,953 | 5,031 | 477 | 8.7% |
| 2011 | 6,141 | 5,432 | 620 | 10.2% |
| 2012 | 5,375 | 4,950 | 357 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 5,209 | 4,820 | 322 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 5,185 | 4,912 | 201 | 3.9% |
| 2015 | 5,261 | 4,805 | 319 | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 5,013 | 4,588 | 357 | 7.2% |
| 2017 | 5,005 | 4,510 | 406 | 8.3% |
| 2018 | 5,032 | 4,647 | 339 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 5,230 | 4,653 | 472 | 9.2% |
| 2020 | 1,795 | 1,563 | 195 | 11.1% |
| 2021 | 2,800 | 2,471 | 265 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 5,627 | 4,997 | 506 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 6,238 | 5,468 | 643 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 1,317 | 1,191 | 76 | 6.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for OM nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for OM nationals was 6.0% in 2024, compared to 8.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 1,317 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Romania changed over time?
In 2010, 5,953 Schengen visa applications were made from Romania. By 2024, this decreased to 1,317 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission