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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Ethiopia — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 35.4% in 2024, up from 18.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.4%
18.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 16.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,119 | 908 | 208 | 18.6% |
| 2013 | 1,336 | 1,146 | 188 | 14.1% |
| 2014 | 1,432 | 1,234 | 173 | 12.3% |
| 2015 | 1,433 | 1,228 | 158 | 11.4% |
| 2016 | 1,689 | 1,400 | 269 | 16.1% |
| 2017 | 1,944 | 1,536 | 386 | 20.1% |
| 2018 | 2,105 | 1,662 | 377 | 18.5% |
| 2019 | 2,484 | 1,929 | 490 | 20.3% |
| 2020 | 517 | 356 | 126 | 26.1% |
| 2021 | 741 | 472 | 210 | 30.8% |
| 2022 | 1,945 | 1,251 | 647 | 34.1% |
| 2023 | 2,882 | 1,492 | 1,259 | 45.8% |
| 2024 | 2,501 | 1,524 | 836 | 35.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ethiopia?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 35.4% in 2024, up from 18.6% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia in 2024?
In 2024, 2,501 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia, of which 1,524 were issued and 836 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission