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Netherlands Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 2.5% in 2024, down from 3.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.5%
3.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 0.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,337 | 29,373 | 949 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 44,363 | 43,253 | 1,087 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 47,272 | 46,060 | 1,040 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 58,583 | 55,564 | 2,614 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 57,525 | 54,839 | 2,290 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 50,137 | 48,528 | 1,347 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 74,408 | 71,704 | 2,287 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 85,859 | 83,249 | 2,303 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 6,487 | 6,300 | 131 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 2,021 | 1,955 | 38 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 4,622 | 4,324 | 217 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 50,983 | 49,477 | 1,085 | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 72,595 | 70,203 | 1,764 | 2.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 2.5% in 2024, down from 3.1% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 72,595 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 70,203 were issued and 1,764 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission