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Schengen Visa from Singapore — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SG nationals was 4.2% in 2024, compared to 2.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 38,188 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.2%
2.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 1.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,513 | 15,047 | 387 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 17,302 | 16,964 | 222 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 18,851 | 18,481 | 129 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 20,744 | 20,348 | 185 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 23,531 | 22,899 | 209 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 26,030 | 25,599 | 219 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 27,029 | 26,486 | 374 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 30,633 | 30,027 | 400 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 33,238 | 32,458 | 533 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 36,332 | 35,271 | 720 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 4,925 | 4,711 | 145 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 8,033 | 7,599 | 295 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 29,783 | 28,102 | 1,334 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 35,649 | 33,701 | 1,486 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 38,188 | 36,147 | 1,594 | 4.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for SG nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SG nationals was 4.2% in 2024, compared to 2.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 38,188 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Singapore changed over time?
In 2010, 15,513 Schengen visa applications were made from Singapore. By 2024, this grew to 38,188 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission