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Netherlands Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 20.9% in 2024, up from 3.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
20.9%
3.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 17.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,436 | 4,208 | 132 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 5,306 | 4,711 | 426 | 8.3% |
| 2014 | 5,934 | 5,274 | 428 | 7.5% |
| 2015 | 8,834 | 7,735 | 803 | 9.4% |
| 2016 | 13,298 | 11,298 | 1,322 | 10.5% |
| 2017 | 17,989 | 14,412 | 3,029 | 17.4% |
| 2018 | 19,415 | 14,937 | 3,876 | 20.6% |
| 2019 | 21,055 | 16,546 | 3,723 | 18.4% |
| 2020 | 5,009 | 3,355 | 1,436 | 30.0% |
| 2021 | 3,653 | 2,721 | 708 | 20.6% |
| 2022 | 19,774 | 15,074 | 4,125 | 21.5% |
| 2023 | 25,421 | 18,746 | 5,886 | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 29,473 | 22,427 | 5,939 | 20.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 20.9% in 2024, up from 3.0% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 29,473 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 22,427 were issued and 5,939 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission