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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 12.7% in 2024, up from 3.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.7%
3.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 324 | 313 | 11 | 3.4% |
| 2013 | 306 | 304 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 380 | 374 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 393 | 369 | 16 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 534 | 497 | 32 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 640 | 573 | 55 | 8.8% |
| 2018 | 721 | 665 | 44 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 975 | 823 | 130 | 13.6% |
| 2020 | 163 | 128 | 31 | 19.5% |
| 2021 | 96 | 119 | 35 | 22.7% |
| 2022 | 435 | 319 | 83 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 806 | 644 | 100 | 13.4% |
| 2024 | 830 | 680 | 99 | 12.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 12.7% in 2024, up from 3.4% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 830 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 680 were issued and 99 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission