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Austria Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 41.4% in 2024, up from 14.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
41.4%
14.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 26.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,160 | 989 | 171 | 14.7% |
| 2013 | 1,379 | 1,166 | 190 | 14.0% |
| 2014 | 1,218 | 907 | 272 | 23.1% |
| 2015 | 1,786 | 1,315 | 419 | 24.2% |
| 2016 | 1,326 | 813 | 468 | 36.5% |
| 2017 | 1,522 | 823 | 636 | 43.6% |
| 2018 | 1,933 | 950 | 893 | 48.5% |
| 2019 | 2,280 | 1,221 | 1,058 | 46.4% |
| 2020 | 266 | 162 | 82 | 33.6% |
| 2021 | 467 | 429 | 38 | 8.1% |
| 2022 | 1,720 | 1,093 | 623 | 36.3% |
| 2023 | 1,824 | 1,173 | 636 | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 1,942 | 1,126 | 796 | 41.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Austria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 41.4% in 2024, up from 14.7% in 2010.
How many Austria Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 1,942 Austria Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 1,126 were issued and 796 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission