EU
Schengen Visa from Angola — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AO nationals was 28.9% in 2024, compared to 10.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 44,938 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
28.9%
10.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 18.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,083 | 43,549 | 5,193 | 10.7% |
| 2011 | 57,650 | 50,439 | 7,045 | 12.3% |
| 2012 | 59,483 | 52,854 | 6,060 | 10.3% |
| 2013 | 64,098 | 50,857 | 8,916 | 14.9% |
| 2014 | 78,131 | 63,390 | 12,862 | 16.9% |
| 2015 | 76,431 | 63,430 | 12,917 | 16.9% |
| 2016 | 82,030 | 67,430 | 14,186 | 17.4% |
| 2017 | 109,728 | 88,046 | 21,569 | 19.7% |
| 2018 | 107,656 | 84,259 | 23,127 | 21.5% |
| 2019 | 111,474 | 80,718 | 30,349 | 27.3% |
| 2020 | 22,208 | 13,295 | 8,802 | 39.8% |
| 2021 | 9,629 | 7,431 | 1,910 | 20.4% |
| 2022 | 56,239 | 41,048 | 14,621 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 72,651 | 51,865 | 20,427 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 44,938 | 30,724 | 12,491 | 28.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for AO nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for AO nationals was 28.9% in 2024, compared to 10.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 44,938 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Angola changed over time?
In 2010, 49,083 Schengen visa applications were made from Angola. By 2024, this decreased to 44,938 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission