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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Ghana — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ghana was 59.7% in 2024, up from 28.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
59.7%
28.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 31.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,446 | 3,228 | 1,262 | 28.1% |
| 2013 | 6,445 | 4,570 | 1,845 | 28.8% |
| 2014 | 6,528 | 4,599 | 1,726 | 27.3% |
| 2015 | 6,873 | 4,888 | 1,753 | 26.4% |
| 2016 | 7,678 | 5,694 | 1,875 | 24.8% |
| 2017 | 9,388 | 6,719 | 2,601 | 27.9% |
| 2018 | 18,438 | 10,722 | 7,587 | 41.4% |
| 2019 | 15,832 | 8,216 | 7,476 | 47.6% |
| 2020 | 3,238 | 1,427 | 1,781 | 55.5% |
| 2021 | 3,269 | 1,446 | 1,669 | 53.6% |
| 2022 | 9,603 | 4,497 | 4,896 | 52.1% |
| 2023 | 14,858 | 5,589 | 8,981 | 61.6% |
| 2024 | 14,466 | 5,675 | 8,394 | 59.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ghana?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ghana was 59.7% in 2024, up from 28.1% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Ghana in 2024?
In 2024, 14,466 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Ghana, of which 5,675 were issued and 8,394 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission