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Schengen Visa from Tunisia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TN nationals was 21.7% in 2024, compared to 11.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 177,951 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
21.7%
11.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 10.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110,342 | 97,477 | 12,764 | 11.6% |
| 2011 | 115,151 | 99,522 | 15,375 | 13.4% |
| 2012 | 125,594 | 110,085 | 15,109 | 12.1% |
| 2013 | 150,634 | 130,411 | 19,248 | 12.9% |
| 2014 | 152,955 | 134,183 | 18,050 | 11.9% |
| 2015 | 185,263 | 156,218 | 26,019 | 14.3% |
| 2016 | 203,663 | 168,936 | 29,515 | 14.9% |
| 2017 | 210,342 | 171,745 | 34,621 | 16.8% |
| 2018 | 235,501 | 187,133 | 42,639 | 18.6% |
| 2019 | 248,393 | 181,262 | 60,044 | 24.9% |
| 2020 | 69,629 | 49,697 | 20,344 | 29.0% |
| 2021 | 66,348 | 44,875 | 14,720 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | 169,415 | 113,372 | 48,909 | 30.1% |
| 2023 | 160,714 | 123,447 | 38,893 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | 177,951 | 136,972 | 38,055 | 21.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for TN nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TN nationals was 21.7% in 2024, compared to 11.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 177,951 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Tunisia changed over time?
In 2010, 110,342 Schengen visa applications were made from Tunisia. By 2024, this grew to 177,951 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission