Netherlands Multi-Entry Schengen Visas
Top 10 from-countries by multi-entry visa share — 3-year average
Netherlands issued 381,682 multi-entry visas — 63.4% of its uniform Schengen visas — across 60 from-countries with 50+ applications (3-year average).
Top 10 from-countries by MEV share
| # | Country | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 97.9% | 22,266 | 24,333 |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 97.3% | 25,979 | 27,726 |
| 3 | United States | 97.2% | 12,390 | 13,339 |
| 4 | Philippines | 88.1% | 40,961 | 48,556 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 87.5% | 17,701 | 22,324 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 87.3% | 10,377 | 13,136 |
| 7 | Oman | 85.2% | 6,507 | 8,772 |
| 8 | Canada | 84.0% | 4,205 | 5,231 |
| 9 | India | 73.7% | 55,800 | 91,003 |
| 10 | Trinidad and Tobago | 71.6% | 63 | 94 |
People also ask
- Are Senegal applicants less likely to get a multi-entry visa from Netherlands? →Senegal applicants got MEVs at 11.4% from Netherlands vs 63.4% average.
- Are Russia applicants more likely to get a multi-entry visa from Netherlands? →Russia applicants got MEVs at 70.6% from Netherlands vs 63.4% average.
- Are Singapore applicants less likely to get a multi-entry visa from Netherlands? →Singapore applicants got MEVs at 53.6% from Netherlands vs 63.4% average.
- Are Indonesia applicants as likely to get a multi-entry visa from Netherlands as the average? →Indonesia applicants got MEVs at 59.3% from Netherlands vs 63.4% average.
- Which Netherlands consulate issues the most multi-entry visas to South Africa applicants? →South Africa applicants apply at multiple Netherlands consulates; the corridor-level page shows per-consulate breakdown.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. Netherlands's share is volume-weighted across 60 from-countries with 50+ applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-entry Schengen visa?
A multi-entry visa (MEV) lets you enter the Schengen Area multiple times during its validity period. Single-entry visas expire after one entry.
What is Netherlands's multi-entry visa share?
Netherlands issued 63.4% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years (volume-weighted across 60 from-countries with 50+ applications).
Which countries get the most multi-entry visas from Netherlands?
South Africa leads with 97.9% MEV share. The full ranking shows the top 10 from-countries above.
How does Netherlands compare to the Schengen average?
Netherlands's 63.4% multi-entry share can be compared to other Schengen states' /mev pages — links are provided in the ranking table.
Where does this data come from?
Official EU Commission Schengen visa statistics, published annually. The data covers the latest 3 years available; corridors with fewer than 50 applications are excluded to avoid statistical noise.
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