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Schengen Visa from Suriname — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SR nationals was 16.9% in 2024, compared to 5.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 20,649 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.9%
5.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 11.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,477 | 16,502 | 951 | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 17,465 | 16,453 | 991 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 16,437 | 15,413 | 1,009 | 6.1% |
| 2013 | 16,798 | 15,880 | 882 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 15,898 | 14,902 | 975 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 19,031 | 18,019 | 778 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 17,884 | 17,115 | 571 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 19,082 | 17,207 | 1,630 | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 19,793 | 17,984 | 1,642 | 8.4% |
| 2019 | 22,641 | 20,523 | 1,979 | 8.8% |
| 2020 | 4,845 | 3,992 | 779 | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 3,140 | 2,425 | 624 | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 16,990 | 13,373 | 3,416 | 20.3% |
| 2023 | 19,891 | 16,650 | 3,049 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 20,649 | 16,952 | 3,446 | 16.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for SR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SR nationals was 16.9% in 2024, compared to 5.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 20,649 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Suriname changed over time?
In 2010, 17,477 Schengen visa applications were made from Suriname. By 2024, this grew to 20,649 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission