In 2024, the Netherlands emerged as a top destination for Schengen visa applicants, ranking sixth in the number of visa applications received globally. Turkish, Indian, and Chinese nationals led the list of those granted the highest number of Dutch visas, reflecting strong demand from these countries.

Top Nationalities Granted Dutch Visas in 2024

• Turkey: Turkish applicants received 84,240 visas, marking an approval rate of 86.8% from a total of 97,006 applications.

• India: Indian nationals secured 75,727 visas, with an 83.2% approval rate out of 91,003 applications.

• China: Chinese applicants were granted 70,203 visas, a high approval rate of 96.7% from 72,595 submissions.

• Indonesia: Indonesian nationals received 51,103 visas, corresponding to a 93.1% approval rate from 54,888 applications.

• Philippines: Filipino applicants obtained 46,500 visas, representing 95.8% of the 48,556 applications submitted.

Higher Visa Rejection Rates for Some African Nationalities
While many applicants secured Dutch visas successfully, certain African countries experienced higher rejection rates:

• Senegal: 81.05% of applications were rejected (4,478 out of 5,525).

• Algeria: 63.4% rejection rate from 4,388 applications.

• Mali: 60.8% of 4,275 applications were denied.

• Ghana: 58% rejection rate on 14,466 applications.

• Uganda: Nearly 50% (49.97%) of 3,326 applications were refused.

Among other nationalities with notable rejection counts were India (14,569), Morocco (12,398), and Turkey (11,792), reflecting both the volume of applications and selectivity in visa approvals.

The data highlights the Netherlands’ significant role as a visa destination and underscores the challenges faced by applicants from certain regions, especially parts of Africa, in securing Schengen visas.