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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 25.9% in 2024, up from 11.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
25.9%
11.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 14.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,711 | 2,393 | 314 | 11.6% |
| 2013 | 3,484 | 3,181 | 195 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 3,851 | 3,596 | 191 | 5.0% |
| 2015 | 3,403 | 3,125 | 197 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 3,285 | 2,596 | 261 | 9.1% |
| 2017 | 3,454 | 3,120 | 297 | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 4,406 | 4,045 | 280 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 4,349 | 3,900 | 340 | 8.0% |
| 2020 | 949 | 755 | 143 | 15.9% |
| 2021 | 1,028 | 1,265 | 432 | 25.5% |
| 2022 | 3,832 | 3,023 | 657 | 17.9% |
| 2023 | 5,271 | 4,106 | 935 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | 5,113 | 3,581 | 1,249 | 25.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 25.9% in 2024, up from 11.6% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 5,113 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 3,581 were issued and 1,249 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission