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Schengen Visa from Trinidad and Tobago — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TT nationals was 2.2% in 2024, compared to 1.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 426 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.2%
1.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 0.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,884 | 4,780 | 79 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 4,882 | 4,851 | 24 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 3,274 | 2,692 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,632 | 2,705 | 115 | 4.1% |
| 2014 | 5,612 | 5,539 | 19 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 2,130 | 2,109 | 23 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 286 | 257 | 26 | 9.2% |
| 2017 | 315 | 301 | 12 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 334 | 310 | 21 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 379 | 349 | 27 | 7.2% |
| 2020 | 47 | 45 | 2 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 63 | 55 | 4 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 373 | 347 | 18 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 500 | 475 | 12 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 426 | 408 | 9 | 2.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for TT nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TT nationals was 2.2% in 2024, compared to 1.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 426 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Trinidad and Tobago changed over time?
In 2010, 4,884 Schengen visa applications were made from Trinidad and Tobago. By 2024, this decreased to 426 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission