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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 7.1% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.1%
1.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,866 | 2,804 | 30 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 5,002 | 4,856 | 88 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 4,870 | 4,656 | 158 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 7,252 | 6,820 | 356 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 7,104 | 6,732 | 204 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 10,020 | 9,328 | 544 | 5.5% |
| 2018 | 14,351 | 13,605 | 503 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 17,643 | 16,576 | 814 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 2,798 | 2,405 | 325 | 11.9% |
| 2021 | 3,250 | 2,943 | 190 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 10,465 | 9,414 | 722 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 14,559 | 13,200 | 910 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 13,136 | 11,887 | 905 | 7.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 7.1% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 13,136 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 11,887 were issued and 905 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission