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Finland Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 55.3% in 2024, down from 67.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
55.3%
67.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 12.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 714 | 232 | 482 | 67.5% |
| 2013 | 715 | 360 | 349 | 49.2% |
| 2014 | 655 | 251 | 400 | 61.4% |
| 2015 | 697 | 319 | 344 | 51.9% |
| 2016 | 799 | 317 | 456 | 59.0% |
| 2017 | 877 | 402 | 462 | 53.5% |
| 2018 | 788 | 261 | 488 | 65.2% |
| 2019 | 721 | 222 | 486 | 68.6% |
| 2020 | 185 | 44 | 141 | 76.2% |
| 2021 | 393 | 113 | 240 | 68.0% |
| 2022 | 1,505 | 632 | 818 | 56.4% |
| 2023 | 1,341 | 525 | 785 | 59.9% |
| 2024 | 1,355 | 591 | 732 | 55.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 55.3% in 2024, down from 67.5% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 1,355 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 591 were issued and 732 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission