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Schengen Visa from Vietnam — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for VN nationals was 10.9% in 2024, compared to 8.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 110,093 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.9%
8.3%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,688 | 45,086 | 4,085 | 8.3% |
| 2011 | 52,017 | 47,564 | 4,061 | 7.9% |
| 2012 | 50,632 | 46,037 | 4,356 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 58,389 | 51,303 | 6,194 | 10.8% |
| 2014 | 63,607 | 57,403 | 5,751 | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 76,301 | 69,976 | 5,720 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 81,894 | 72,266 | 7,922 | 9.9% |
| 2017 | 107,725 | 95,375 | 10,936 | 10.3% |
| 2018 | 128,988 | 115,424 | 12,030 | 9.4% |
| 2019 | 141,713 | 123,611 | 16,153 | 11.6% |
| 2020 | 11,704 | 10,706 | 1,534 | 12.5% |
| 2021 | 2,551 | 2,231 | 117 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | 80,274 | 70,964 | 6,843 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 104,541 | 91,764 | 12,510 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 110,093 | 97,327 | 11,874 | 10.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for VN nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for VN nationals was 10.9% in 2024, compared to 8.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 110,093 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Vietnam changed over time?
In 2010, 49,688 Schengen visa applications were made from Vietnam. By 2024, this grew to 110,093 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission