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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 7.7% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.7%
1.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,241 | 3,058 | 51 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 3,934 | 3,576 | 247 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 4,852 | 4,485 | 220 | 4.7% |
| 2015 | 8,467 | 7,485 | 496 | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 9,775 | 8,519 | 645 | 7.0% |
| 2017 | 12,416 | 10,797 | 1,303 | 10.8% |
| 2018 | 13,989 | 12,229 | 1,407 | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 17,805 | 15,810 | 1,598 | 9.2% |
| 2020 | 3,072 | 2,496 | 511 | 17.0% |
| 2021 | 3,921 | 3,151 | 588 | 15.7% |
| 2022 | 18,804 | 17,049 | 1,400 | 7.6% |
| 2023 | 22,388 | 20,406 | 1,506 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 22,324 | 20,224 | 1,686 | 7.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 7.7% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 22,324 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 20,224 were issued and 1,686 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission