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Finland Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 54.5% in 2024, up from 18.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
54.5%
18.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 36.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 617 | 506 | 111 | 18.0% |
| 2013 | 554 | 381 | 172 | 31.1% |
| 2014 | 720 | 539 | 176 | 24.6% |
| 2015 | 696 | 582 | 94 | 13.9% |
| 2016 | 732 | 519 | 172 | 24.9% |
| 2017 | 602 | 469 | 121 | 20.5% |
| 2018 | 753 | 593 | 139 | 19.0% |
| 2019 | 724 | 473 | 238 | 33.5% |
| 2020 | 159 | 72 | 87 | 54.7% |
| 2021 | 291 | 169 | 77 | 31.3% |
| 2022 | 862 | 491 | 355 | 42.0% |
| 2023 | 1,208 | 420 | 678 | 61.7% |
| 2024 | 1,216 | 530 | 634 | 54.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 54.5% in 2024, up from 18.0% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 1,216 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 530 were issued and 634 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission