EU
Netherlands Schengen Visa from Benin — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Benin was 28.9% in 2024, up from 17.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
28.9%
17.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 11.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 455 | 376 | 80 | 17.5% |
| 2013 | 544 | 421 | 116 | 21.6% |
| 2014 | 465 | 322 | 132 | 29.1% |
| 2015 | 436 | 276 | 138 | 33.3% |
| 2016 | 312 | 171 | 132 | 43.6% |
| 2017 | 338 | 245 | 88 | 26.4% |
| 2018 | 314 | 213 | 89 | 29.5% |
| 2019 | 339 | 240 | 89 | 27.1% |
| 2020 | 103 | 57 | 41 | 41.8% |
| 2021 | 83 | 49 | 33 | 40.2% |
| 2022 | 276 | 226 | 42 | 15.7% |
| 2023 | 365 | 256 | 100 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 542 | 379 | 154 | 28.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Benin?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Benin was 28.9% in 2024, up from 17.5% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Benin in 2024?
In 2024, 542 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Benin, of which 379 were issued and 154 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission