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Netherlands Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 16.1% in 2024, up from 5.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.1%
5.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 10.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,472 | 29,511 | 1,856 | 5.9% |
| 2013 | 34,024 | 32,080 | 1,876 | 5.5% |
| 2014 | 38,031 | 36,022 | 1,821 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 44,717 | 42,387 | 2,078 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 56,821 | 52,824 | 3,764 | 6.7% |
| 2017 | 70,320 | 64,816 | 5,081 | 7.3% |
| 2018 | 80,244 | 72,637 | 7,184 | 9.0% |
| 2019 | 93,812 | 84,683 | 8,712 | 9.3% |
| 2020 | 17,027 | 14,066 | 2,789 | 16.5% |
| 2021 | 10,373 | 8,681 | 1,598 | 15.5% |
| 2022 | 52,616 | 43,941 | 7,940 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 83,556 | 70,071 | 12,618 | 15.3% |
| 2024 | 91,003 | 75,727 | 14,569 | 16.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 16.1% in 2024, up from 5.9% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 91,003 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 75,727 were issued and 14,569 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission