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Schengen Visa from Serbia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ME nationals was 6.1% in 2024, compared to 8.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 19,279 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.1%
8.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 2.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,487 | 9,575 | 853 | 8.2% |
| 2011 | 6,660 | 6,011 | 410 | 6.4% |
| 2012 | 6,225 | 5,939 | 190 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 6,862 | 6,240 | 326 | 5.0% |
| 2014 | 8,003 | 7,691 | 217 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 7,771 | 7,422 | 197 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 7,948 | 7,630 | 88 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 8,287 | 7,213 | 199 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 9,405 | 8,989 | 233 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 9,727 | 9,364 | 254 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 3,257 | 3,099 | 85 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 4,995 | 4,723 | 174 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 8,633 | 7,936 | 466 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 14,645 | 13,447 | 862 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 19,279 | 17,573 | 1,139 | 6.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for ME nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ME nationals was 6.1% in 2024, compared to 8.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 19,279 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Serbia changed over time?
In 2010, 10,487 Schengen visa applications were made from Serbia. By 2024, this grew to 19,279 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission