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Norway Schengen Visa Trends
Norway’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 12.8% in 2024, up from 9.1% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 149,988 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.8%
9.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 130,837 | 118,658 | 11,871 | 9.1% |
| 2013 | 197,826 | 184,073 | 13,753 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 179,541 | 163,566 | 15,555 | 8.7% |
| 2015 | 185,553 | 174,687 | 8,626 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 188,737 | 177,022 | 9,301 | 5.0% |
| 2017 | 196,082 | 182,062 | 11,176 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 164,591 | 146,522 | 15,633 | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 178,532 | 165,973 | 9,990 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 20,985 | 17,162 | 3,490 | 16.9% |
| 2021 | 9,895 | 6,858 | 2,795 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | 72,463 | 56,307 | 14,719 | 20.7% |
| 2023 | 108,536 | 91,079 | 17,457 | 16.1% |
| 2024 | 149,988 | 130,796 | 19,192 | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norway’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Norway’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 12.8% in 2024, up from 9.1% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 149,988 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Norway’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Norway processed 130,837 applications. By 2024, this increased to 149,988 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission