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Schengen Visa from Turkmenistan — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TM nationals was 8.7% in 2024, compared to 4.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 7,831 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.7%
4.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 3.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,875 | 2,734 | 142 | 4.9% |
| 2011 | 3,026 | 2,937 | 89 | 2.9% |
| 2012 | 3,717 | 3,619 | 98 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 4,888 | 4,680 | 93 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 5,719 | 5,601 | 103 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 6,233 | 6,007 | 190 | 3.1% |
| 2016 | 5,187 | 5,039 | 123 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 5,337 | 5,209 | 105 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 5,601 | 5,459 | 133 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 5,624 | 5,308 | 310 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 790 | 720 | 58 | 7.5% |
| 2021 | 150 | 120 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,686 | 2,307 | 113 | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 6,357 | 5,446 | 527 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 7,831 | 6,803 | 651 | 8.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for TM nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TM nationals was 8.7% in 2024, compared to 4.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 7,831 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Turkmenistan changed over time?
In 2010, 2,875 Schengen visa applications were made from Turkmenistan. By 2024, this grew to 7,831 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission